Scientists Discover New Species of Ancient Human in Philippine Cave. In a groundbreaking archaeological find, researchers have unearthed the remains of a previously unknown species of ancient human in a remote cave in the Philippines. The discovery, which has left the scientific community abuzz, is believed to shed new light on the evolution of human species and potentially rewrite the history of human migration. The newly discovered species, thought to have lived around 50,000 years ago, is distinct from both modern humans and Neanderthals, sparking intense interest in the global scientific community.