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Photograph of the lead and zinc mine in Broken Hill, Northern Rhodesia (now Kabwe
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Photograph of the lead and zinc mine in Broken Hill, Northern Rhodesia (now Kabwe
Photograph of the lead and zinc mine in Broken Hill, Northern Rhodesia (now Kabwe, Zambia) - the site of the discovery of a Cranium of Homo rhodesiensis, in Mutwe Wa Nsofu Area on June 17, 1921 by Tom Zwiglaar, a Swiss miner. H. rhodesiensis is now mostly considered a synonym of Homo heidelbergensis, or possibly an African subspecies of Homo heidelbergensis sensu lato. The exact spot of discovery is circled (at a depth of 90ft below ground level). Date: 1921
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Activity Anthropology Archaeological Area Away Bone Broken Cave Cranium Cutting Discovery Excavation Find Fossil Hominid Homo Kopje Lead Mine Miner Mining Rhodesia Rhodesian Skull Swiss System Tramway Zambia Zinc 1921 Heidelbergensis Lato Synonym
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1. Title: Discovering the Past at Broken Hill, Kabwe, Zambia: The Lead and Zinc Mine and the Unearthing of Homo rhodesiensis 2.. This evocative photograph captures the Broken Hill lead and zinc mine in Kabwe, Zambia, the site of a groundbreaking archaeological discovery. In June 1921, Tom Zwiglaar, a Swiss miner, unearthed a significant fossil find: the cranium of Homo rhodesiensis. The exact location of the discovery, at a depth of 90ft below ground level, is circled in the photograph. 3. Background: The Broken Hill Mine, situated in the Mutwe Wa Nsofu area, was a vital source of lead and zinc for Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) during the early 20th century. The discovery of Homo rhodesiensis, initially considered a distinct hominid species, has since been reclassified as a synonym of Homo heidelbergensis or an African subspecies of Homo heidelbergensis sensu lato. 4. The Excavation Site: The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, with the mine's cave system and cutting visible in the foreground. The top of the kopje, or hill, has been cut away, revealing the mine's extensive excavation. Tramways crisscross the landscape, transporting the mined materials. 5. The Archaeological Find: The discovery of the Homo rhodesiensis cranium was a significant milestone in anthropology, providing crucial insights into early human evolution in Africa. The find was made during routine mining activities, highlighting the importance of mining in uncovering our past. 6. The Legacy: This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the serendipitous nature of archaeological discoveries and the role that mining plays in unearthing our collective history. The Broken Hill Mine in Kabwe, Zambia, continues to be an essential site for understanding the Middle Stone Age and the early hominids that inhabited Africa.
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