15 I admit that this view of an early exit from Africa currently remains a minority
view ( Brahic (2014)).
16 The number 150 kya is tentatively calculated based on the assumption that it
must have taken UG some time to spread among a certain number of Homo
sapiens.
17 Of course, much further investigation is necessary. For instance, as is correctly
pointed out by Dennell (2010: 513), it is expected that Homo sapiens fossils
and/or MSA stone tools will be discovered in the areas between Arabia and
(southern) China.
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