[SunkenCiv]

The conventional view is that earlier "archaic" forms of human (the genus Homo) populated the Earth, and were replaced in Africa by "anatomically modern" humans, Homo Sapiens. As they spread out of Africa, they absorbed and/or replaced every earlier form.

[Cowboy Bob]

The conventional view is that earlier "archaic" forms of human (the genus Homo) populated the Earth, and were replaced in Africa by "anatomically modern" humans, Homo Sapiens.

If I understand correctly, Homo Sapiens originated in Africa. Where did the earlier ("archaic") forms of humans originate. Was it also Africa?