Tag: paleoanthropology

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New Fossil Find Reveals Robust Human Ancestor with Tool-Making Thumbs

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New Fossil Find Reveals Robust Human Ancestor with Tool-Making Thumbs A recent fossil discovery has shed light on the capabilities of our ancient human ancestors. The fossils of Paranthropus boisei have revealed that this early human species had huge thumbs that were capable of making and using tools. The hand bones, skull, and molar teeth […]

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Exploring the Evolutionary History of Lucy Australopithecus

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The Discovery of Lucy AL 288-1, commonly known as Lucy or Dinkʼinesh, is a collection of several hundred pieces of fossilized bone comprising 40 percent of the skeleton of a female of the hominin species Australopithecus afarensis. This remarkable discovery has provided valuable insights into the evolutionary history of early hominids. Ardipithecus: Lucy’s Predecessor Before […]

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Ancient Human Skull Found on Riverbank Dating Back 4,270 Years

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Collector Discovers Ancient Human Skull on Riverbank A portion of a human skull believed to be around 4,270 years old was found along a riverbank, shedding new light on ancient civilizations and human evolution. Uncovering the Past The discovery of the ancient human skull has sparked excitement in the field of archaeology, as researchers work […]

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