fifteen individuals have been found, and the dominant consensus is that these remains do represent a distinct species due to anatomical differences from modern humans. The most recent evidence shows that Homo floresiensis likely became extinct 50,000 years ago, around the time of modern human arrival to the archipelago.

Modern history

Flores was most likely first inhabited by Melanesians at least since 30,000 BC.

Portuguese traders and missionaries

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