Homo Rhodensiensis-
meaning- Rhodesian man
time- 300 to 120 thousand years ago
Brain size- 1230 cm3 (overlap with human )
Location- Zambia
Characteristics-
Homo rhodesiensis was robust, with very large brow ridges and broad face. It is also referred to as 'African Neanderthal', although it demonstrates intermediate features between Homo sapiens and Homo neanderthalensis, with a close association to Homo heidelbergensis. It has been argued that it was the ancestor of Homo sapiens idaltu - 'Herto Man' - which itself was the ancestor of Homo sapiens sapiens.
meaning- Rhodesian man
time- 300 to 120 thousand years ago
Brain size- 1230 cm3 (overlap with human )
Location- Zambia
Characteristics-
Homo rhodesiensis was robust, with very large brow ridges and broad face. It is also referred to as 'African Neanderthal', although it demonstrates intermediate features between Homo sapiens and Homo neanderthalensis, with a close association to Homo heidelbergensis. It has been argued that it was the ancestor of Homo sapiens idaltu - 'Herto Man' - which itself was the ancestor of Homo sapiens sapiens.
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