More than 1.5 million years ago, a new era dawned for our human ancestors, Homo erectus: the Acheulean culture. This innovative skill first emerged on the African continent between 1.8 million and 1.6 million years ago, in East Africa. Until now, it’s not been clear when the Acheulean appeared in North Africa; estimates have suggested it was around 1 million years ago. Technological advancesTwo main Acheulean sites have been discovered in North Africa. This, we believe, is when the Acheulean had already appeared in North Africa.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 02, 2021 20:59 UTC