A fossil population that maintained Homo erectus characteristics as recently as 9,500 years ago was discovered in:

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The correct answer is Australia. The discovery of the Homo floresiensis, often referred to as the "Hobbit" due to its small stature, on the Indonesian island of Flores, which is part of the continent of Australia, suggests a population that maintained characteristics similar to Homo erectus until as recently as 9,500 years ago. This finding challenges previous notions about the timeline of human evolution and migration.

A Fossil Population That Maintained Homo Erectus Characteristics as Recently