Humans first spoke around 135,000 years ago
Humans first spoke around 135,000 years ago, according to new genetic evidence. This finding challenges previous beliefs about the timing of human language development. Researchers analyzed ancient DNA samples from fossils to pinpoint the emergence of speech capabilities in early humans. The genetic data suggests that Homo sapiens began to communicate verbally much earlier than previously thought, contributing to a better understanding of our evolutionary timeline.
For instance, genetic clues extracted from fossils found in Africa provide insights into the early linguistic abilities of ancient humans. These findings highlight the complexity and early development of speech among Homo sapiens, shedding light on the evolutionary process that led to modern human language capabilities.
