Fossil Man Collection (page 8)

Australopithecus africanus skull. Artwork of the skull of the Australopithecus africanus hominin fossil catalogued as STS 505

Gran Dolina Boy reconstruction. Artwork of a reconstruction (right) based on Homo antecessor fossils and stone tools (left)

Olduwan stone tools. These are the oldest tools found at the Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. The oldest tools here date to around 1.85 million years ago

Evolution. Conceptual computer artwork representing the evolution of modern humans (Homo sapiens) from ape-like ancestors

Neanderthal skeleton, Kebara Cave, Israel
Neanderthal skeleton. Close-up of the skeleton of a Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis) found in the Kebara Cave, Israel, in 1982

Homo floresiensis mandible. Mould made from fragments of the mandible (jaw bone) of Homo floresiensis. This newly discovered hominid species was found in 2003 in Liang Bua cave, Flores, Indonesia

Homo floresiensis skull

Stone Age man, early 20th century artwork
Stone Age man hunting a mammoth (upper left), wearing animal furs and carrying a spear, club and flint knife. Stone tools are among the earliest used by humans

Paul Broca, French anatomist
Paul Broca (1824-1880), French anatomist. This bronze statue was inaugurated on 26 July 1887, on the Boulevard Saint Germain, Paris, France

Neanderthal cave, artwork
Neanderthal cave. Computer artwork of a group of Neanderthals (Homo Neanderthalensis) in a cave

1838 Cave Man engraving L Homme Fossile
Engraving of an ape-like cave man accompanying an article by Boitard in the French Magasin Universel (April 1838). This is the earliest reconstruction of a pre-historic human

1861 Fossil Man by Boitard
M. Boitards drawing of a decidedly simian fossil man was published after his death in the 1861 book " Paris Avant Les Hommes" (engraving by Moreau)

Charles Lyell portrait engraving Stoddart
Frontispiece Volume II of the " Life Letters and Journals of Sir Charles Lyell, BART" John Murray publishers 1881. Engraving by Stoddart from a photograph

1863 Lyells Antiquity of Man desktop
Printers page title and frontispiece engraving from Charles Lyells 1863 " The Geological Evidences of the Antiquity of Man" together with a paleolithic flint handaxe from the Thames gravels

Neanderthal skull, artwork
Neanderthal skull parts. Artwork of parts of a Neanderthal skull, found in 1856 in a limestone quarry in the Neandertal area of Germany, after which the Neanderthals are named

Early humans working flint, coloured artwork. Depicted here is the era when flints were being worked and polished, as opposed to the earlier use of rough, unworked fragments of flint

Prehistoric tomb, Sweden
Prehistoric tomb, coloured cutaway artwork. The tomb depicted here dates from the Stone Age, and is based on tombs found in Axevalla and Luttra, in Sweden

Primate skulls, 19th century artwork
Primate skulls. 19th century artwork of a human skull (top) and those of four different primates, showing the anatomical differences

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"Fossil Man: Unraveling the Enigmatic Journey of Human Evolution" Embarking on a captivating journey through time, we explore the remarkable story of "Fossil Man. " From the Trail of Laetoli footprints to the stages in human evolution, these ancient remnants offer glimpses into our distant past. Imagine witnessing early humans walking across volcanic ash some 6 million years ago – an awe-inspiring sight preserved by the Laetoli fossil footprints. These tracks, attributed to Australopithecus afarensis, reveal their bipedal nature and shed light on our evolutionary path. Delving deeper into prehistory, we encounter a fascinating artifact – a prehistoric spear-thrower. This tool showcases our ancestors' ingenuity and resourcefulness as they adapted to their environment for survival. Artwork depicting Australopithecus africanus provides us with vivid imagery of this female hominid species that once roamed Africa. Their existence offers valuable insights into our ancestral lineage and helps bridge gaps in understanding human evolution. Intriguingly, we stumble upon a scene frozen in time – a scimitar cat attacking a hominid. This artwork reminds us of the challenges faced by early humans as they navigated treacherous landscapes alongside formidable predators. Continuing along this enthralling expedition, we come across an artistic representation showcasing various stages in human evolution. Witnessing these transformations allows us to appreciate how far humanity has come from its humble beginnings. The footprints and skeleton of Lucy greet us next - one of the most significant discoveries ever made in paleoanthropology. As an Australopithecus afarensis specimen dating back over 3 million years, Lucy's remains provide invaluable clues about our shared ancestry with primates. Further unraveling mysteries buried deep within history is Sahelanthropus tchadensis skull - another pivotal find shedding light on our earliest ancestors.