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Homo sapiens skull
Lateral and frontal view of a cast of Homo sapiens skull from Eliye Springs, Kenya. Middle Pleistocene 790, 000-130, 000
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Bone Cast Facial Fossil Fossilised Hominini Homo Homo Sapiens Human Kenya Lateral Lateral View Side View Skull
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1. Title: A Glimpse into Our Ancestry: Lateral and Frontal Views of a Homo Sapiens Skull from Eliye Springs, Kenya This photograph showcases the lateral and frontal views of a cast of a Homo sapiens skull, discovered at Eliye Springs in Kenya. Dating back to the Middle Pleistocene era, approximately 790,000 to 130,000 years ago, this fossilized skull offers an intriguing window into our ancient human ancestry. The Homo sapiens skull, a representative of the Hominini family, is a testament to the rich history and evolutionary journey of our species. The lateral view reveals the intricate details of the skull's structure, including the zygomatic arches, temporal bones, and the prominent brow ridge. The frontal view, on the other hand, displays the facial features that have become synonymous with modern humans, such as a receding forehead, prominent nose, and flat face. The discovery of this skull at Eliye Springs, located in the Rift Valley of Kenya, is particularly significant because it provides valuable insights into the anatomical and evolutionary changes that occurred during the Middle Pleistocene period. This period marked a crucial stage in human evolution, characterized by the emergence of Homo sapiens and their spread across Africa and eventually the world. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of our shared ancestry and the remarkable journey of Homo sapiens from our African origins to the diverse and global population we are today. The intricacies of the skull's structure, as captured in this image, continue to fascinate scientists and laypeople alike, inspiring curiosity and wonder about our past and the ongoing story of human evolution.
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