Homo neanderthalensis craniums C013 / 6554
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Homo neanderthalensis craniums C013 / 6554
Homo neanderthalensis craniums. These craniums are from fossils known as Neanderthal 1 (left) and Swanscombe 1 (right). Neanderthal 1 was the first specimen of H. neanderthalensis found, in Neanderthal, Germany, in 1856. Swanscombe 1 was discovered at the Barnfield Gravel Pit, Swanscombe, Kent, UK, between 1935 and 1955. Neanderthals were relatives of humans that inhabited Europe and parts of western Asia between about 300, 000 and 24, 000 years ago
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This print showcases the craniums of Homo neanderthalensis, commonly known as Neanderthals. On the left is Neanderthal 1, a significant specimen discovered in 1856 in Neanderthal, Germany. This remarkable find marked the first-ever identification of H. neanderthalensis and revolutionized our understanding of human evolution. On the right side rests Swanscombe 1, another fascinating cranium unearthed between 1935 and 1955 at Barnfield Gravel Pit in Swanscombe, Kent, UK. These two fossilized skulls provide invaluable insights into the lives and characteristics of these ancient relatives who inhabited Europe and parts of western Asia from approximately 300,000 to 24,000 years ago. Preserved with meticulous care by the Natural History Museum in London's esteemed collection, these craniums serve as tangible links to our prehistoric past. They offer a glimpse into early human existence and allow us to unravel mysteries surrounding their physical features and behaviors. Anthropologists and paleontologists have extensively studied these fossil remains to reconstruct the story of Homo neanderthalensis' place within our evolutionary tree. The significance of these craniums extends beyond mere scientific curiosity; they represent an essential piece in humanity's collective puzzle. As we marvel at this photograph captured by Science Photo Library on behalf of the Natural History Museum in London, let us appreciate how far we have come in unraveling our origins while acknowledging that there is still much more to
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