Homo naledi is a new species of the genus Homo that is similar to Homo erectus, yet contains unique enough characteristics to warrant a separate species. This hominin was first discovered at the South African site Rising Star Cave in 2013. Identify the challenges faced by archaeologists working in Rising Star Cave.

a. the fossils cannot be dated

b. only certain archaeologists permitted

c. difficult working conditions

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17 February, 08:19

Homo naledi is a new species of the genus Homo that is similar to Homo erectus, yet contains unique enough characteristics to warrant a separate species. This hominin was first discovered at the South African site Rising Star Cave in 2013. Identify the challenges faced by archaeologists working in Rising Star Cave.

a. the fossils cannot be dated

b. only certain archaeologists permitted

c. difficult working conditions

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Nola Stokes · Answer 1

b

Explanation:

the idea is that the fossils survived much longer than their birth 2.5 million and a half years ago and may have existed among us some 300,000 years ago.