Episode 6: Humans, Neanderthals and the Middle to Upper Palaeolithic Transition
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This week we say goodbye to the Middle Palaeolithic. Modern humans have migrated out of Africa and into the Near East, and this time they mean to stay. Have a listen to what we know about the change for the Middle Palaeolithic Near East of the Neanderthals to the Upper Palaeolithic Near East of us modern humans. If you have any comments or questions you can reach me at [email protected] or on the website at prehistorypodcast.com.
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