We have earlier read about extinct human species such as Neanderthals. Neanderthals lived in Europe and Asia until about 40,000 years ago. Today, many humans are known to be distantly related to Neanderthals.

Now, scientists in China say that they have discovered an ancient skull that belonged to a completely new species of humans.

They have named it Homo longi or “Dragon Man“. Scientists say that this species could be our (Homo sapiens) closest relatives.

The skull is between 138,000 and 309,000 years old. They say that the “Dragon Man” lived in East Asia at least 146,000 years ago.

The skull was actually found in Harbin, China, in 1933. But scientists could study it properly only recently.

What do we know about the Dragon Man?

The skull is huge, showing that its head must have been bigger than other human species. But its brain was similar in size to ours. It has large, almost square eye sockets, thick brow ridges, a wide mouth, and oversized teeth.

Moreover, scientists think that the Dragon Man was built to be strong and rugged. However, no tools or other items were found nearby.

The researchers say this discovery could change the story of human evolution.

 

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