“Unlocking the Past: Indonesia Unearths 700,000-Year-Old Arm Bone of a Mysterious Hobbit-Like Ancestor!”

Ever heard of the “Hobbits” of the prehistoric world? No, I’m not talking about the beloved characters from J.R.R. Tolkien’s stories—they’re way too tall for that! I’m referring to *Homo floresiensis*, our pint-sized ancestors who strolled around Indonesia thousands of years ago, leaving behind a trail of wonder and intrigue. Now, as if to keep the legacy of adorable diminutive hominins alive, researchers have unearthed fossils from an even tinier group—700,000-year-old arm bones that make the original Hobbits look like giants! Just think about it: how did these little guys navigate their world? And who knew that being short-statured could come with such a fascinating backstory? Ready to dive into the delightful details of this discovery? Well, let’s take a trip to the archaeological wonderland of Indonesia and uncover what these ancient bones reveal about our Hobbit-like ancestors! Check out the full scoop in the post [here](https://allthatsinteresting.com/indonesia-homo-floresiensis-arm-bone)—it’s a wild ride into our prehistoric past!Homo floresiensis, nicknamed “Hobbits” after their short stature, once roamed Indonesia thousands of years ago. Now, researchers have identified fossils belonging to an even older and smaller group nearby.

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