This document summarizes the evolution of humans from early hominins to modern Homo sapiens. It traces major species in the evolution of humans from Australopithecus 2.6 million years ago to Homo habilis 1.9 million years ago to Homo erectus 1.75 million years ago to Homo heidelbergensis 300,000-125,000 years ago to Neanderthals 70,000 years ago and finally to modern Homo sapiens starting 30,000 years ago. It also briefly mentions archaeological sites like Lascaux Cave and artifacts from La Guajira that provide evidence of human evolution and cultural development.