Ancient Oasis

Look: Ancient humans crossed this unlikely path for 400,000 years

by Jennifer Walter
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The Arabian Peninsula was a vital gateway for our ancient human ancestors to spill out of Africa and into Asia and Europe.

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But a majority of that region is desert.

So how did early Homo sapiens survive in such harsh, arid climates?

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