What Homo erectus and Homo sapiens?

Homo erectus and Homo sapiens are both species of hominins, or early humans. Homo erectus is an extinct species of hominin that lived approximately 1.9 million to 143,000 years ago. They are believed to be the first hominin species to have migrated out of Africa and spread to other parts of the world.

Homo sapiens, on the other hand, is the species of hominin that modern humans belong to. They first appeared in Africa around 300,000 years ago and eventually spread to all corners of the globe. Homo sapiens are characterized by their advanced cognitive abilities, complex social structures, and sophisticated tool-making skills.

Homo erectus

- Lived from about 2 million to 100,000 years ago
- First to have a large brain and a more human-like body shape
- Invented stone tools and used fire
- Spread from Africa to Asia and Europe

Homo sapiens

- Appeared about 200,000 years ago
- Modern humans
- Larger brains and more sophisticated tools than Homo erectus
- Developed language and art
- Spread to all continents except Antarctica