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Most scientists consider Homo heidelbergensis, Homo neanderthalensis, and Homo sapiens to be direct ancestors of modern humans. Our species, Homo sapiens, is believed to have evolved from a population of Homo heidelbergensis in Africa, while Homo neanderthalensis is considered a closely related sister group that inhabited Europe and parts of Asia.

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I think it depends on how far back we're discussing. Homo Heidelbergensis seems to be regarded as a direct ancestor.

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