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This essay focuses on the two main evolutionary theories proposed for the origins of modern man, namely the “Multi-regional” and the “Out of Africa” theories. In discussing and evaluation
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Many theories have been posed from both evolutionists and creationists as to the origins of modern man (Homo sapiens). This essay focuses on the two main evolutionary theories proposed for the origins of modern man, namely the "Multi-regional" and the "Out of Africa" theories. In discussing and evaluation both of these theories, as well as providing an argument for each theory, this essay seeks to establish which of these two theories is most appropriate in establishing the origins of Homo sapiens. The intense debate on the origin of modern man has been fuelled not only by new fossil finds, but also by new molecular data - particularly sequences of nuclear DNA and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). The "Out of Africa" theory: According to the "Out of Africa" theory, Homo sapiens sapiens evolved relatively recently (between 100,000 - 200, 000 years ago) in Africa, migrated into Eurasia and replaced, with little or no...
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