Imagine standing in a vast African savanna hundreds of thousands of years ago, surrounded by creatures you’ve never seen before. Somewhere in that landscape, the first human appeared. The question of who was the first human on Earth is a mix of science, mystery, and imagination—and the answer is more fascinating than most people realize. The Mystery of the First Human Pinpointing a single “first human” is tricky. Human evolution didn’t happen overnight—it was a slow process that spanned millions of years. Traits like upright walking, advanced tool use, and language developed gradually. Scientists trace modern humans— Homo sapiens —back to Africa around 300,000 years ago. Before us, other species like Homo habilis, Homo erectus, and Neanderthals walked the planet, each contributing to the story of human evolution. Where Did the First Humans Live? Fossil evidence shows that early humans originated in Africa. Some of the oldest Homo sapiens fossils were discovered in Morocco, datin...