Homo habilis upper jaw (OH 65) C015 / 6666
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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. Homo habilis is a extinct hominin species from the same genus as modern humans. It lived approximately 2 to 1.6 million years ago in East Africa
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Africa African Dental Fossil Fossil Human Fossil Man Homo Habilis Human Evolution Maxilla Maxillary Olduvai Gorge Palaeoanthropological Palaeoanthropology Palaeolithic Paleoanthropological Paleolithic Pleistocene Prehistoric Prehistory Specimen Stone Age Tanzania Tanzanian Teeth Tooth Upper Jaw Cutouts Palaeontology
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the remarkable Homo habilis upper jaw (OH 65) C015 / 6666, a significant fossil specimen discovered in 1995 at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania. Dating back approximately 1.8 million years ago, this ancient relic provides invaluable insights into our human ancestors' evolution and existence during the Stone Age. Against a striking black background, the intricate details of this historical African artifact are beautifully highlighted. The teeth embedded within the maxilla offer an intriguing glimpse into the dental structure of Homo habilis, an extinct hominin species closely related to modern humans. Through meticulous paleontological research and analysis, scientists have determined that Homo habilis lived between 2 to 1.6 million years ago in East Africa. This discovery has paved the way for further exploration into our evolutionary lineage and sheds light on humanity's origins. The studio shot captures every nuance of this precious fossilized bone with utmost precision and clarity. With its cut-out presentation against a black backdrop, it exudes an air of reverence for our prehistoric past while emphasizing its scientific significance. As we delve deeper into paleoanthropology and palaeontology, specimens like OH 65 continue to shape our understanding of human history and provide crucial evidence for unraveling mysteries surrounding early civilizations. This image serves as a testament to mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge about our own origins and serves as a reminder that there is still much more left to discover about our ancient past.
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