In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have unearthed 140,000-year-old Homo erectus fossils beneath the ocean floor in Southeast Asia. This remarkable find sheds new light on early human migration and behavior.
The Times of India

🌊 Submerged Secrets of Sundaland
The fossils were retrieved from the Madura Strait off the coast of Java, Indonesia, an area that was once part of the ancient landmass known as Sundaland. During the last Ice Age, lower sea levels exposed vast plains that connected present-day islands, providing a habitat for early humans and a variety of wildlife. 

🦣 Insights into Early Human Life
Among the discoveries are Homo erectus skull fragments and over 6,000 animal bones, including those of turtles, hippos, and elephants. Cut marks on some bones suggest that Homo erectus employed advanced hunting strategies, such as hunting large bovids and extracting bone marrow. 

🧭 A New Chapter in Human Evolution
This discovery marks the first time Homo erectus fossils have been found in submerged areas of the Indonesian archipelago. It provides compelling evidence that early humans adapted to diverse environments and had a broader geographic range than previously thought.