The Homo sapiens (modern), also known as Homo sapiens sapiens, are the most advanced of all the Hominid species. Archaic traits disappear as their brain becomes more round and their forehead much steeper. Their eyebrow ridges are much smaller than in the past, and the chin is also much more prominent(1). Over the past 100,000 years, trends can still be seen in a decrease in molar size as well as a decrease in robustness(1). Tools also became much more detailed as they were made out of ivory, bones, antlers, and wood. There is evidence of big game hunting as buffalo remains have been found with these fossils. These people were also capable of building advanced shelters using wooly mammoth fur and various animal bones and wood to support the bottom. Artwork has also been found on cave walls and animal bones (2). Many pictures include animals such as horses and deer. Many transitions have taken place for the Hominid species to go from Ardipithecus ramidus to Homo sapiens Sapiens of today.

Prehistoric artwork