👉 Allenopithecus is a genus of early hominid fossils that lived during the middle to late Paleolithic period, approximately 3 million years ago. These species are characterized by their large brain size, wide skull, and elongated limbs, which allowed for efficient use of tools and an understanding of human behavior. Allenopithecus is often referred to as the "first ape" due to its similarity in appearance to modern apes but also with some anatomical differences. The term
