Archeological evidence from the Altai region makes clear the arrival of Homo erectus from Africa can be dated at between 800,000 and one million years ago.

Unique remains give vital clues to man's origins and early travels, say experts.

Startling new scientific evidence to be reviewed by international experts which - if true - would transform our knowledge of skills and sophistication of early man.

Dating back 40,000 years to the Denisovan species of early humans, new pictures show beauty and craftsmanship of prehistoric jewellery.

But who were the mysterious Paleolithic artists of these rock drawings?

Here we go back in time and remember 13 remarkable moments of 2013.