homo erectus

• Ausgestorbene Art des archaischen Menschen, die vor etwa 2 Millionen bis 100.000 Jahren lebte und als erster Hominide gilt, der Feuer und fortschrittlichere Steinwerkzeuge nutzte und aus Afrika auswanderte.

An extinct species of archaic human that lived from about 2 million to 100,000 years ago, known for being the first hominid to use fire and more advanced stone tools, and to migrate out of Africa.

1. Extinct human speciesC1formal

   An extinct species of archaic human that lived from about 2 million to 100,000 years ago, known for upright walking and tool use.

   Ausgestorbene Menschenart

   • Homo erectus is believed to be the first human ancestor to leave Africa.
   • Fossils of Homo erectus have been found in Asia and Europe.
   • Homo erectus used simple stone tools for hunting and gathering.