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Broken Hill skull, Homo heidelbergensis
Broken Hill skull, Homo heidelbergensis, discovered in Africa in 1921. The skull belonged to an adult male and may be 200, 000 to 300, 000 years old. The Broken Hill skull was the first early human fossil found in Africa. Now identified as the species Homo heidelbergensis, the most likely ancestor to modern humans, it is still the finest known example of its kind and continues to reveal exciting new insights about human evolution. (composite image) Date: 1921
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This photograph showcases the Broken Hill skull, a significant discovery in the realm of anthropology and human evolution. Dated back to approximately 200,000 to 300,000 years ago, this adult male skull was unearthed in Africa in 1921, marking the first early human fossil discovery on the continent. Initially identified as Homo rhodesiensis, it is now recognized as belonging to the species Homo heidelbergensis, a crucial link in the evolutionary chain leading to modern humans. The Broken Hill skull, also known as the Rhodesian Man, is the finest known example of its kind and continues to captivate scientists and researchers with its intriguing features. The skull's anatomy reveals a combination of both archaic and modern traits, providing valuable insights into the complexities of human evolution. The cranial capacity is larger than that of Homo erectus but smaller than Homo sapiens, suggesting a transitional stage between these species. The discovery of the Broken Hill skull has played a pivotal role in our understanding of human history. Its findings have challenged previous theories about the origin of modern humans and have contributed to the ongoing debate about the interconnectedness of various hominin populations across Africa and Europe. This photograph, with its striking black background, serves as a poignant reminder of the rich history and continuous discoveries in the field of anthropology.
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