The article presents a coastal origin theory for human migration and innovation, centered on the southern Cape region. It emphasizes the role of women, children, shellfish harvesting, and maritime resources in early human development, challenging traditional savannah-based origin narratives.
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Forget the old image of humans marching out from the savannah. A coastal origin story from the southern Cape places women, children, shellfish and the sea at the heart of human innovation and migration.
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May 2, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC
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