Human Fossils Collection

Cro-Magnon 1 fossil skull C016 / 5882
Cro-Magnon 1 fossil skull. Cast of a fossil of the skull of a male aged around 45 years of age. It dates from around 28, 000 years ago

Neanderthal fossil skull La Ferrassie 1 C016 / 0566
Neanderthal fossil skull La Ferrassie 1. This specimen, from an elderly male, dates from around 70, 000 years ago. It was discovered in the Dordogne region in southern France in 1909

Neanderthal cranium (Gibraltar 1) C016 / 5324
Neanderthal cranium (Gibraltar 1). Oblique view of a cast of the fossil of the adult female Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis) cranium discovered at Forbes Quarry, Gibraltar

Neanderthal cranium (Gibraltar 1) C016 / 5323
Neanderthal cranium (Gibraltar 1). Frontal view of a cast of the fossil of the adult female Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis) cranium discovered at Forbes Quarry, Gibraltar

Neanderthal cranium (Neanderthal 1) C016 / 5306
Neanderthal cranium (Neanderthal 1). Cast of the fossil cranium of Neanderthal 1, the original Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis)

Homo habilis cranium (OH 24) C016 / 5252
Homo habilis cranium (OH 24). Cast of a reconstructed cranium from Bed 1, Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. This specimen, Olduvai Hominid 24 (OH 24), is also known as Twiggy

Homo neanderthalensis cranium (Tabun 1) C016 / 5201
Homo neanderthalensis cranium (Tabun 1). Side view of a cast of a fossil skull of a female Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis)

Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 1) C016 / 5174
Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 1). Side view of a reconstruction of the fossil Homo sapiens skull known as Omo 1 and discovered in 1967 by a team led by Richard Leakey

Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 1) C016 / 5173
Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 1). Frontal view of a reconstruction of the fossil Homo sapiens skull known as Omo 1 and discovered in 1967 by a team led by Richard Leakey

Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 2) C016 / 5169
Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 2). Side view of a cast of a fossil Homo sapiens cranium dating from 130, 000 years ago. Known as Omo 2, it was discovered in 1967 at the Omo River

Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 2) C016 / 5167
Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 2). Oblique view of a cast of a fossil Homo sapiens cranium dating from 130, 000 years ago. Known as Omo 2, it was discovered in 1967 at the Omo River

Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 2) C016 / 5166
Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 2). Frontal view of a cast of a fossil Homo sapiens cranium dating from 130, 000 years ago. Known as Omo 2, it was discovered in 1967 at the Omo River

Homo sapiens cranium (LH 18) C016 / 5164
Homo sapiens cranium (LH 18). Side view of a cast of a fossil Homo sapiens cranium known as Laetoli Hominid 18 (LH 18). Dating back 150, 000 years ago

Homo sapiens cranium (LH 18) C016 / 5165
Homo sapiens cranium (LH 18). Frontal view of a cast of a fossil Homo sapiens cranium known as Laetoli Hominid 18 (LH 18)

Paranthropus robustus cranium (SK46) C016 / 5100
Paranthropus robustus cranium (SK46). Lateral view of a cast of a fossil of part of the cranium of an adult Paranthropus robustus hominid. This specimen was probably female

Taung Child skull (Taung 1) C016 / 5102
Taung Child skull (Taung 1). Side view of a cast of a fossil skull of an Australopithecus africanus child from Taung, South Africa. A

Paranthropus robustus cranium (SK46) C016 / 5099
Paranthropus robustus cranium (SK46). Frontal view of a cast of a fossil of part of the cranium of an adult Paranthropus robustus hominid. This specimen was probably female

Taung Child skull (Taung 1) C016 / 5103
Taung Child skull (Taung 1). Oblique view of a cast of a fossil skull of an Australopithecus africanus child from Taung, South Africa. A

Homo erectus skull-cap (Trinil 2) C016 / 5097
Homo erectus skull-cap (Trinil 2). Cast of the skull-cap from the cranium of the Trinil 2 specimen of Homo erectus, discovered at Trinil near the River Solo, Java, Indonesia by Eugene Dubois in 1891

Homo sapiens skull (Skhul V) C016 / 5098
Homo sapiens skull (Skhul V). Cast of the Skhul V specimen of Homo sapiens, discovered in 1932 on Mount Carmel, Israel. The original specimen is held at Harvards Peabody Museum

Homo erectus cranium (OH 9) C016 / 5096
Homo erectus cranium (OH 9). The cranium (filled in cast) of the OH 9 specimen of Homo erectus. OH 9 was found at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, by Louis Leakey in 1960

Homo ergaster cranium (KNM-ER 3733) C016 / 5095
Homo ergaster skull (KNM-ER 3733). This cast is of a fossil specimen that dates from around 1.8 million years ago, and was discovered in 1975 by Bernard Ngeneo, in Koobi Fora

Homo ergaster cranium (KNM-ER 3733) C016 / 5094
Homo ergaster skull (KNM-ER 3733). This cast is of a fossil specimen that dates from around 1.8 million years ago, and was discovered in 1975 by Bernard Ngeneo, in Koobi Fora

Homo habilis cranium (KNM-ER 1813) C016 / 5091
Homo habilis cranium (KNM-ER 1813). This cast is of a relatively complete fossil skull named KNM-ER 1813. It was found in Koobi Fora, Kenya in 1973 by Kamoya Kimeu

Homo ergaster cranium (KNM-ER 3733) C016 / 5093
Homo ergaster skull (KNM-ER 3733). This cast is of a fossil specimen that dates from around 1.8 million years ago, and was discovered in 1975 by Bernard Ngeneo, in Koobi Fora

Homo habilis cranium (KNM-ER 1813) C016 / 5092
Homo habilis cranium (KNM-ER 1813). This cast is of a relatively complete fossil skull named KNM-ER 1813. It was found in Koobi Fora, Kenya in 1973 by Kamoya Kimeu

Homo rudolfensis cranium (KNM-ER 1470) C016 / 5088
Homo rudolfensis cranium (KNM-ER 1470). This fossil specimen dates from around 1.9 million years ago, and was discovered in 1972 in Koobi Fora, on the eastern shore of Lake Turkana, Kenya

Homo habilis cranium (KNM-ER 1813) C016 / 5090
Homo habilis cranium (KNM-ER 1813). This cast is of a relatively complete fossil skull named KNM-ER 1813. It was found in Koobi Fora, Kenya in 1973 by Kamoya Kimeu

Homo sapiens skull (Qafzeh 11) C016 / 5081
Homo sapiens skull (Qafzeh 11). Cast and reconstruction of the fossil cranium and mandible of the Qafzeh 11 child. Found by Bernard Vandermeersch in 1971, in the Qafzeh cave site in Nazareth, Israel

Homo sapiens skull (Qafzeh 11) C016 / 5080
Homo sapiens skull (Qafzeh 11). Cast and reconstruction of the fossil cranium and mandible of the Qafzeh 11 child. Found by Bernard Vandermeersch in 1971, in the Qafzeh cave site in Nazareth, Israel

Homo sapiens skull (Predmosti 3) C016 / 4969
Homo sapiens skull (Predmosti 3). Cast and reconstruction of the fossil cranium and mandible of a modern human (Homo sapiens) male. This individual is aged 35 to 40 years

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"Unveiling the Secrets of Human Fossils: A Glimpse into Our Ancient Past" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of human fossils. These remarkable specimens provide us with invaluable insights into our ancestors' lives, offering a window into their physical characteristics, behaviors, and evolutionary history. Among these extraordinary finds is the Neanderthal fossil skull La Ferrassie 1 C016/0568, an iconic representation of this extinct hominin species. Its robust features and distinctive brow ridge speak volumes about the Neanderthals' strength and resilience. Another Neanderthal fossil skull from La Ferrassie 1 C016/0556 reveals further nuances in their anatomy. The intricate details etched onto its surface tell stories of survival strategies employed by these ancient humans. Delving deeper into our lineage, we encounter Cro-Magnon 1 fossil skull C016/5882 – a specimen belonging to Homo sapiens who lived during the Upper Paleolithic period. This discovery showcases anatomical similarities to modern humans while highlighting our species' ability for artistic expression and cultural development. Traveling even further back in time brings us face-to-face with Australopithecus africanus skull (STS-5) C016/5326. This early hominin exemplifies traits that bridge the gap between apes and humans, shedding light on pivotal stages in our evolution. The collection also includes significant craniums such as Neanderthal cranium Gibraltar 1 C016/5324 and Gibraltar 1 C016/5323. These findings offer valuable evidence regarding variations within Neanderthal populations across different regions. Notably, the Homo habilis cranium OH 24 (C016 /5252) provides crucial clues about one of humanity's earliest toolmakers. Studying this specimen allows scientists to understand how early humans adapted to their environment through technology advancement.