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The dawn of modern apes | Synapse

March 28, 2026

The dawn of modern apes

Key Points

This research aims to pinpoint the origins of modern apes based on fossil evidence found in Egypt.
Examination of Egyptian fossils
Geological analysis of the excavation site
Comparative analysis with other fossil records
Identified a significant fossil placement for modern apes
Confirmed the location of origins in northeastern Afro-Arabia
Provided new insights into ape evolution timeline

Abstract

An Egyptian fossil places the origin of modern apes in northeastern Afro-Arabia

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Alba et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c7723a8bbfbc51511e2870 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aeg3100

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