Ancient CivilizationsRevolutionary Study Shows Humans Lived in African Rainforests 150,000 Years Ago Posted on March 6, 2025 by Administrator A new study has revealed that when humans were still living exclusively in Africa, before migrating to Eurasia and ultimately to the rest of the planet, they were more flexible and adaptable than previously believed. This is because evidence shows that ancient humans had taken up residence in the tropical rainforests of Africa 150,000 years ago, or 80,000 years before this was supposed to have happened.