Michael Petraglia

Michael Petraglia

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Michael Petraglia is an esteemed anthropologist and the director of Griffith University’s Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of human origins and has been involved in research that examines the complexities of human evolution. Recently, he commented on a study that suggested early human ancestors may have diverged in Asia rather than Africa, highlighting the need for further investigation into our evolutionary past.

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Michael Petraglia is a professor at Griffith University and has argued against the idea that Homo naledi intentionally buried their dead.

Fossils of archaic human found in a cave are the same sex. Scientists want to learn why
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-24
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Michael Petraglia, director of Griffith University’s Australian Research Centre of Human Evolution, commented that the study’s findings were provocative though grounded in solid work.

Million-year-old skull could change human evolution timeline
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-28
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