The document discusses Homo erectus, including:
1) Homo erectus erectus, also known as "Java Man", was discovered in Java in 1891 and is considered the earliest evidence of Homo erectus in Asia.
2) Homo erectus inhabited Java around 1 million years ago and is considered the first tool-making hominin species.
3) Remains of Homo erectus have been found across Africa, Asia, and Europe, indicating they had a wide geographic range during the Middle Pleistocene era.