Scientists in South Africa found the remains of a new human species – RIA Novosti

MOSCOW, September 10 – RIA Novosti. The scientists discovered the remains of a previously unknown human species in a cave in South Africa, said Thursday Professor University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, Lee Berger, who led the expedition.

“I am pleased to introduce you to a new human ancestor” – quoted Berger AFP.

Berger added that a new type called Homo naledi, says the Associated Press.

According to the According to paleoanthropologist John Hawks, a new kind of shows a surprising mixture of humans and more primitive characteristics.

Scientists have found the remains of at least 15 bodies, their age could not be determined, and therefore, it is difficult to determine the significance of the findings .