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Multi-regional origin

The multi-regional origin model hypothesizes that local sub-species, particularly Neanderthal in Europe and Peking Man in Asia, are at least partially the ancestors of modern human subraces. This view is opposed by the single origin hypothesis.

Multiregionalist proponents:

Milford H. Wolpoff

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