Homo sapiens skull (Skhul V) C016 / 5098
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Homo sapiens skull (Skhul V) C016 / 5098
Homo sapiens skull (Skhul V). Cast of the Skhul V specimen of Homo sapiens, discovered in 1932 on Mount Carmel, Israel. The original specimen is held at Harvards Peabody Museum. This specimen dates from between 80, 000 and 100, 000 years ago
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This print showcases the Homo sapiens skull (Skhul V) C016 / 5098, a remarkable cast of an ancestral human specimen discovered in 1932 on Mount Carmel, Israel. With its white background emphasizing its historical significance, this image transports us back in time to the Stone Age. The original Skhul V specimen is currently housed at Harvard's Peabody Museum, but this cast allows us to marvel at the intricate details of this fossilized cranium. Dating between 80,000 and 100,000 years ago during the Pleistocene era, it offers valuable insights into our evolutionary journey as a species. Displayed against a studio backdrop with precision and expertise by the Natural History Museum in London, this frontal view of the skull invites us to explore our own origins. Its presence evokes curiosity about human evolution and sparks interest in paleontology and anthropology. With Asian ancestry evident in its features, this Middle Eastern fossil man represents an important chapter in our collective history. The carefully crafted cutout presentation highlights every bone structure while reminding us of our connection to these ancient human ancestors. As we contemplate this powerful artifact from prehistoric times, we are reminded of how far humanity has come and how much there is still left to discover about our past.
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