Olduvai Gorge Collection

Olduvai Gorge landscape, Tanzania C015 / 6429
Olduvai Gorge landscape, Tanzania. This gorge (also called Oldupai Gorge) is famous for the fossils discovered here of extinct hominins that form part of the human evolutionary tree

Australopithecine or Homo habilis foot (OH8) cast
Cast of a near complete foot (OH 8) from an Australopthecus or Homo habilis discovered at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania by Louis Leakey in 1960. It dates back to 1.75 million years ago

Paranthropus boisei anatomy, artwork C013 / 9582
Paranthropus boisei anatomy. Artwork showing a reconstruction of the head of Paranthropus boisei (previously Australopithecus bosei), based on skull OH5 (top left) found at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania

Illustration of Homo habilis settlement at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania

Illustration of distribution early human hunter-gatherers across the world from Mezherich in Ukraine, Mammoth, Lake Mungo settlement in Australia, and Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania

Homo habilis upper jaw (OH 65) C015 / 6686
Homo habilis upper jaw (maxilla) and teeth. This fossil specimen (named OH 65) was found in 1995 at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania. It dates to around 1.8 million years ago

Homo habilis upper jaw (OH 65) C015 / 6684
Homo habilis upper jaw (maxilla) and teeth. This fossil specimen (named OH 65) was found in 1995 at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania. It dates to around 1.8 million years ago

Homo habilis upper jaw (OH 65) C015 / 6685
Homo habilis upper jaw (maxilla) and teeth. This fossil specimen (named OH 65) was found in 1995 at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania. It dates to around 1.8 million years ago

Homo habilis upper jaw (OH 65) C015 / 6666
Homo habilis upper jaw (maxilla) and teeth. This fossil specimen (named OH 65) was found in 1995 at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania. It dates to around 1.8 million years ago

Oldowan stone tool C015 / 6435
Oldowan stone tool. Prehistoric stone tool being held in a hand. This stone tool is from the Oldowan stone tool industry, or Mode I, an early and primitive form of stone tool

Oldowan stone tool C015 / 6434
Oldowan stone tool. Prehistoric stone tool being held in a hand. This stone tool is from the Oldowan stone tool industry, or Mode I, an early and primitive form of stone tool

Olduvai biface stone tool C015 / 6433
Olduvai biface stone tool (hand axe). Prehistoric hand axe stone tool being held in a hand. This stone tool was discovered at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania

Olduvai biface stone tool C015 / 6432
Olduvai biface stone tool (hand axe). Silhouette of a prehistoric hand axe stone tool against the setting Sun. This stone tool was discovered at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania

Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania C015 / 6430
Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. This gorge (also called Oldupai Gorge) is famous for the fossils discovered here of extinct hominins that form part of the human evolutionary tree

Olduvai Gorge basalt, Tanzania C015 / 6428
Olduvai Gorge basalt. Basalt stones at the Olduvai River in Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. This gorge (also called Oldupai Gorge)

Msai camp, Tanzania C015 / 6426
Msai camp, Tanzania. The Msai are a semi-nomadic people of Kenya and northern Tanzania, who move from place to place to find water and grazing for their cattle

Paranthropus boisei skulls. Two reconstructions of Paranthropus boisei (previously Australopithecus bosei) skulls based on skull OH5 found at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, in 1959 by Mary Leakey

Homo erectus cranium OH 9 C016 / 5604
Homo erectus cranium (OH 9). The skull of Homo erectus known as OH 9, found at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania by Louis Leakey in 1960. This specimen is 1.2 million years old

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 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 habilis fossil bed C013 / 6546
Homo habilis fossil bed. Reconstruction of a Homo habilis living floor at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. H. habilis is thought to have lived approximately 2 to 1.6 million years ago in East Africa

Homo habilis carniums casts from Olduvai Gorge and Koobi For
The white cranium is Homo habilis discovered at Koobi Fora, East Turkana, Kenya believed to have lived about 1.8 million years ago

Paranthropus boisei skull
Skull of Paranthropus boisei, formerly called Zinjanthropus boisei then Australopithecus boisei. P. boisei was an early hominid, estimated to have lived 2.6-1.2 million years ago

Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania
Olduvai Gorge, Great Rift Valley, Serengeti Plains, Tanzania, Africa. This gorge is also known as Oldupai Gorge and The Cradle of Mankind. It is about 30 miles long

Skull bones of Homo habilis
Homo habilis skull bones. These parietal (cranial) bones and mandible (jaw bone) were found in Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania in 1960

Hominid fossil sites in Africa. Map of the continent of Africa, where humans first evolved, showing eight sites (dots) where the famous fossils have been found

Nutcracker Man skull
Nutcracker Man. Artwork of the skull of the Paranthropus boisei hominin fossil known as Nutcracker Man. It is formally known as OH 5 (Olduvai Hominid number 5)

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

Olduvai Gorge, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Serengeti, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

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"Unveiling the Ancient Secrets of Olduvai Gorge: A Window into Human Evolution" Step into the mesmerizing landscape of Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania C015 / 6429, and embark on a journey through time. This remarkable site holds the key to unraveling our human origins, with its rich collection of fossils and artifacts that paint a vivid picture of our ancient ancestors. Amongst these treasures is the cast of an Australopithecine or Homo habilis foot (OH8), providing us with a glimpse into their physical characteristics and how they navigated this rugged terrain. The artwork C013 / 9582 showcases the anatomy of Paranthropus boisei, another fascinating species that once roamed these lands. Illustrations depicting Homo habilis settlements at Olduvai Gorge transport us back in time, allowing us to envision their daily lives and social structures. These early humans were not confined to one corner of the world; rather, they spread across continents as seen in illustrations showcasing hunter-gatherer communities from Mezherich in Ukraine to Lake Mungo settlement in Australia. The upper jaw fragments (OH 65) provide valuable insights into Homo habilis' dental structure and diet. These discoveries shed light on their evolutionary adaptations and survival strategies within this challenging environment. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter stone tools that revolutionized early human existence. The Oldowan stone tools C015 / 6435 & C015 / 6434 reveal their resourcefulness and ingenuity while crafting instruments for hunting, gathering food, or building shelters. Additionally, the impressive Olduvai biface stone tool C015 / 6433 showcases advanced craftsmanship skills honed by our ancestors. Olduvai Gorge stands as a testament to humanity's incredible journey towards civilization. It reminds us that every step forward has been shaped by those who came before us – pioneers who adapted, innovated, and survived against all odds.