While research into brain functioning suggests that language might have been possible as early as 2 million years ago, fully modern speech may not have been possible until 100,000 years ago, in Homo sapiens , due to the importance of lowered larynx positioning.

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The development of fully modern speech is indeed thought to have been influenced by anatomical changes, including the lowering of the larynx, which occurred in Homo sapiens around 100,000 years ago. This anatomical change allowed for a greater range of vocalizations, supporting the emergence of complex language.

While Research into Brain Functioning Suggests That Language Might Have