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Created page with "==Introduction== '''Homo heidelbergensis''' is an extinct species of the genus Homo, which is believed to be a direct ancestor of both Neanderthals in Europe and modern humans in Africa. This species lived during the Middle Pleistocene, approximately 700,000 to 200,000 years ago. The name derives from the location of the first discovery, near Heidelberg, Germany. The species is known for its robust skeletal str..."