A child no older than three laid to rest sideways in an earthen grave 78,000 years ago, legs carefully tucked up against its tiny chest, is the earliest known human burial in Africa, researchers reported Wednesday.

Three-year old Mtoto, Africa's earliest known human burial from 78,000 years ago

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Three-year old Mtoto, Africa's earliest known human burial from 78,000 years ago