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Human migration, artwork
Human migration. Artwork showing the global history of human migration. Modern humans emerged 200, 000 years ago in Africa (centre left). From 70, 000 years ago, improved climate (green area) enabled humans to migrate out of Africa (red arrows) to Europe (45, 000 years ago) and Asia (Siberia: 30, 000 years ago). 60, 000 years ago, sea level changes (orange area) opened up the route to Australia via island archipelagos. Ice Age glaciation (blue areas) around 55, 000 to 15, 000 years ago limited expansion north and east. Once reached, around 15, 000 years ago, the Americas were swiftly populated
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This artwork titled "Human Migration" by Claus Lunau beautifully depicts the global history of human migration. The print showcases the journey of modern humans, who emerged in Africa 200,000 years ago. As improved climate conditions prevailed from 70,000 years ago (indicated by the green area), humans began to migrate out of Africa towards Europe and Asia. The red arrows symbolize this significant movement as our ancestors ventured into new territories. Around 45,000 years ago, they reached Europe while Siberia was inhabited approximately 30,000 years ago. Fascinatingly, sea level changes during that time created an opportunity for migration to Australia through island archipelagos (depicted by the orange area). However, expansion north and east was limited due to Ice Age glaciation (represented by blue areas) between 55,000 and 15,000 years ago. Once this obstacle subsided around 15,000 years ago, humans swiftly populated the Americas. This thought-provoking illustration not only highlights geographical aspects but also offers insights into anthropology and population spread throughout history. It serves as a reminder of our shared origins and how humanity has traversed vast distances over millennia. With its white background emphasizing clarity and precision in depicting these historical events on a planetary scale; this artwork is both visually striking and intellectually stimulating for anyone interested in understanding human migration patterns across continents throughout time.
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