👉 Ancistroid is a term used to describe the physical characteristics of prehistoric humans who lived in Africa and Asia around 50,000 years ago. It is derived from the Greek 'anci' meaning 'old' and 'strous', which suggests that these ancient humans were not as advanced as modern humans. They had larger noses with a broader forehead, shorter fingers, and thicker skin than modern humans. Ancistroids lived in groups of hunter-gatherers who hunted big game, such as elephants, hippos, and tigers. Their diet consisted mainly of meat and fruit, but they also relied on plant foods for supplementation.