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Homo heidelbergensis family, artwork
Homo heidelbergensis family, artwork. Also known as Heidelberg Man, these early humans are part of the genus Homo. This is the same genus as modern humans, but this species of humans went extinct. Like other early humans, they had complex social structures and lived in family groups. They lived around 600, 000 to 400, 000 years ago. This reconstruction is based on skulls found in Sima de los Huesos, Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain. The individual in the centre of the back row is based on Skull 5, who died of septicaemia caused by a tooth infection. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, containing the earliest human remains found in Europe
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This artwork depicts a Homo heidelbergensis family, offering us a glimpse into the lives of our ancient ancestors. Also known as Heidelberg Man, these early humans were part of the same genus as modern humans but unfortunately went extinct. Living approximately 600,000 to 400,000 years ago, they possessed complex social structures and thrived in close-knit family groups. The inspiration for this reconstruction comes from skulls discovered in Sima de los Huesos, Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain – an esteemed UNESCO World Heritage Site containing Europe's earliest human remains. The central figure in the back row represents Skull 5; his unfortunate demise was caused by septicaemia resulting from a tooth infection. Intriguingly, this artwork showcases both male and female members of the Homo heidelbergensis family alongside their children. It highlights their biological and anthropological significance during the Stone Age era when spears and other primitive weapons were utilized for hunting purposes. As we admire this prehistoric masterpiece created by Science Photo Library, it serves as a reminder of our shared ancestry with these remarkable beings who once roamed Europe's landscapes thousands of years ago. Let us cherish their existence and continue unraveling the mysteries that lie within our own evolutionary history.
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