Archaeologists Stunned By Smallest Human Species Ever Discovered | BBC Timestamp

In 2003, archaeologists excavating Liang Bua cave on Flores Island, Indonesia, uncovered a truly astonishing find: the remains of the smallest human species ever discovered, Homo floresiensis, who lived over 50,000 years ago. Step inside the cave with palaeoanthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi, where history was rewritten, and discover why this tiny species became one of archaeology’s greatest surprises. This clip is from Human (2025). Find out how you can watch the series where you live here: https://www.bbcearth.com/shows/human #HumanOrigins #AncientHistory #HomoFloresiensis #Archaeology #HistoryDocumentary Subscribe: https://bbc.in/4b7tZxt   Welcome to BBC Timestamp, your home for all things history. Shed new light on the past by unveiling hidden worlds throughout time, dig into the fascinating true stories behind legendary myths, and learn about cutting-edge technologies helping to rethink stories from across the ages.   This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: https://www.bbcstudios.com