Homo heidelbergensis tooth C015 / 6541
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Homo heidelbergensis tooth C015 / 6541
Homo heidelbergensis tooth. This tooth has striations on its enamel left by the use of stone tools. The directions of the striations indicate that right-handedness was dominant as long as 500, 000 years ago. This fossil specimen is from the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, containing the earliest human remains found in Europe. Homo heidelbergensis (Heidelberg Man) is a extinct hominin species from the same genus as modern humans. Like other early humans, they had complex social structures and lived in family groups. They lived around 600, 000 to 400, 000 years ago
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This print showcases the Homo heidelbergensis tooth C015/6541, a remarkable fossil specimen from the Sima de los Huesos site in Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain. With its black background and expertly captured details, this image transports us back in time to an era when early humans roamed Europe. The tooth itself bears witness to the ingenuity of our ancestors. Striations etched onto its enamel reveal that stone tools were used by Homo heidelbergensis, leaving behind evidence of their right-handed dominance as far back as 500,000 years ago. This fascinating insight into ancient human behavior highlights the complexity of social structures and family groups among these extinct hominins. Sierra de Atapuerca holds immense historical significance as a UNESCO World Heritage Site housing some of Europe's earliest human remains. The presence of Homo heidelbergensis at this location further enriches our understanding of human evolution during the Pleistocene epoch. Through meticulous studio photography and careful composition, Javier Trueba has immortalized this important artifact for scientific study and appreciation. The cut-out presentation allows us to focus solely on the tooth itself while emphasizing its relevance within paleoanthropological research. As we gaze upon this single dental relic, we are reminded of our shared ancestry with these ancient beings who once inhabited our world hundreds of thousands of years ago. It serves as a powerful reminder that our journey through history is intricately connected to those who came before us.
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