Abstract
Fossils of early humans and their ancestors dating back to millions of years have not yet been found in West Africa. Tools made of bones, stones, and wood suggesting use by early humans or their ancestors have however been found in some parts of West Africa. This research investigates the possible origins and West African indigenous influences on the manufacture and use of these tools. The purpose of this research is to stimulate interest into the study of West African archaeology and palaeontology.
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Primates are popularly believed to be monkeys which advanced into apes and other ape-like beings: many scientists are of the opinion that certain apes and ape-like creatures evolved into early humans through some intermediately progressive stages in this hierarchy: tarsiers – Esomias – New World monkeys – Old World monkeys – gibbons – orangutans – gorillas – chimpanzee – early humans – modern humans (Gore 2003:37)
This researcher is of the opinion that the ancestors of early humans H. habilis, H. erectus and H. sapiens, and the Neanderthal Man or similar species lived in Nigeria: they were likely responsible for the manufacture of the stone and bone tools found in many parts of Nigeria and their subsequent use, especially within the Jos-Plateau regions, for the following reasons:
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Affiliation: 1Department of Religion, Philosophy and Classics, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. How to cite this article: Agai, J.M., 2014, ‘An archaeological search for the emergence of early humans in West Africa’, HTS Teologiese Studies/ Theological Studies 70(1), Art. Fossils of early humans and their ancestors dating back to millions of years have not yet been found in West Africa. Stones, and wood suggesting use by early humans or their ancestors have been found in some parts of West Africa. This research investigates the possible origins and West African indigenous influences on the manufacture and use of these tools. The purpose of this research is to stimulate interest into the study of West African archaeology and palaeontology
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