Origin of speech

Speech is a way for us to communicate with each other. Scientists aren't sure exactly when humans first started talking, but it's believed that our ancient ancestors used sounds and gestures to communicate before developing more complex languages. The earliest evidence of spoken language dates back to about 100,000 years ago. People living at that time probably used basic words and sounds to get their ideas across. Over time, speech became more complex, with different words and languages being created to better express ideas and feelings.