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- Ancient Egyptian Fossil Discovery Challenges East African Dominance in Scientific Search for Human Ape Origins
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Research
A newly identified fossil ape species named Masripithecus, unearthed in northern Egypt, suggests that the ancestors of modern apes may have originated in North Africa. Dating back...
- New Fossil Discovery in Egypt Challenges Traditional Geographic Origins of Modern Ape Lineage
Published: Mar 27, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
The discovery of Masripithecus moghraensis in northern Egypt suggests the ancestors of modern apes may have emerged outside of East Africa roughly 17 to 18 million years ago. Using...
- Discovery of 18-Million-Year-Old 'Masripithecus' in Egypt Reframes the Geographic Origins of Modern Apes
Published: Mar 27, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
Paleontologists from Mansoura University and USC have identified Masripithecus moghraensis, the first definitive fossil ape from North Africa. The 17–18-million-year-old specimen s...