A recently discovered ancient fossil in Morocco is providing insight into human evolution, with some reports suggesting it supports the idea that africa is the origin of humans and their neanderthal ancestor. The fossil, which is estimated to be around 773,000 years old, may shed light on a key period in human evolution and could potentially reveal a shared human ancestor. The discovery appears to offer new clues about the roots of homo sapiens, with some outlets describing it as a possible missing link in human evolution.