Africa is widely considered the birthplace of humankind.
The earliest known hominid fossils, dating back millions of years, have been discovered in Africa. This includes the famous "Lucy" skeleton, a Australopithecus afarensis discovered in Ethiopia, which provides crucial evidence for the evolution of our species.
Furthermore, genetic research has shown that all modern humans share a common ancestor who lived in Africa around 200,000 years ago. This indicates that our species originated on the continent and migrated to other parts of the world over time.
While other continents have also yielded important fossil discoveries related to human evolution, the sheer volume and diversity of hominid fossils found in Africa solidify its position as the cradle of humanity.
