Scientists Discover New Species of Ancient Human in Philippine Cave In a groundbreaking discovery, a team of researchers has uncovered the remains of a previously unknown species of ancient human in a remote cave in the Philippines. The finding, which is set to be published in a leading scientific journal, sheds new light on the evolution of human species and challenges existing theories on the origins of modern humans. According to sources, the newly discovered species, believed to have lived around 50,000 years ago, possesses distinct physical characteristics that set it apart from other known human species. As experts continue to analyze the findings, the discovery is expected to spark a new wave of interest in the field of paleoanthropology.