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Erectus Collection

"Erectus: Unveiling the Ancient Human Ancestor" Meet Erectus, also known as Tautavel Man, a fascinating subspecies of the hominid Homo erectus

Background imageErectus Collection: Tautavel Man. Subspecies of the hominid Homo erectus. Arago

Tautavel Man. Subspecies of the hominid Homo erectus. Arago
Tautavel Man. Subspecies of the hominid Homo erectus. 450.000 years old fossil. Discovered in the Arago Cave in Tautavel, France

Background imageErectus Collection: Reconstruction of Java Man (Pithecanthropus erectus) based on skull cap, thigh bone

Reconstruction of Java Man (Pithecanthropus erectus) based on skull cap, thigh bone and 2 back teeth discovered in Pliocene fossil beds in Trinil, Central Java, by Dr Eugene Dubois in 1894

Background imageErectus Collection: DDE-90037301

DDE-90037301
United States of America, Florida. The lined seahorse, or hippocampub erectus. Date: 01/03/2005

Background imageErectus Collection: Man and gorilla compared (litho)

Man and gorilla compared (litho)
6013549 Man and gorilla compared (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man and gorilla compared)

Background imageErectus Collection: Lined seahorse and tropical two-wing flying-fish

Lined seahorse and tropical two-wing flying-fish
Lined seahorse, Hippocampus erectus, and tropical two-wing flying-fish, Exocoetus volitans. Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Oudart from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire

Background imageErectus Collection: Heather variety, Bryanthus erectus

Heather variety, Bryanthus erectus. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe

Background imageErectus Collection: Java Man or Pithecanthropus erectus (Homo Erectus erectus)

Java Man or Pithecanthropus erectus (Homo Erectus erectus). Early human fossills discovered on island Java (Indonesia). Paleolithic

Background imageErectus Collection: Hand axes. Acheulian Culture. 1500000-200000 BC

Hand axes. Acheulian Culture. 1500000-200000 BC
Hand axes. Culture of Homo erectus, know as Acheulian Culture. 1500000-200000 BC. Lower Paleolithic. From Tanzania, Java, France and England. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Background imageErectus Collection: Sea horse, Hippocampus erectus, and flying

Sea horse, Hippocampus erectus, and flying fish, Exocoetus volitans.. Handcolored engraving from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle

Background imageErectus Collection: Fossilised skull of Homo erectus, side view

Fossilised skull of Homo erectus, side view

Background imageErectus Collection: Prehistory. Lower Paleolithic. Sinathropus skull

Prehistory. Lower Paleolithic. Sinathropus skull (Homo erectus). SPAIN. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia

Background imageErectus Collection: Orang-Utan (C18)

Orang-Utan (C18)
(pongo pygmaeus) 18th century savants considered the orang to be the closest to humankind : this one could almost be a species of homo erectus

Background imageErectus Collection: Pithecanthropus Erectus

Pithecanthropus Erectus (Now Known as Homo Erectus)


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"Erectus: Unveiling the Ancient Human Ancestor" Meet Erectus, also known as Tautavel Man, a fascinating subspecies of the hominid Homo erectus. This remarkable creature roamed the Earth during the Lower Paleolithic era, leaving behind intriguing clues to our evolutionary past. One such clue is the reconstruction of Java Man, scientifically referred to as Pithecanthropus erectus. Based on a skull cap and thigh bone found in Java, this reconstruction provides us with a glimpse into what our distant ancestor may have looked like. Java Man is just one example of Homo Erectus erectus, showcasing their widespread presence across different regions. Their existence has been confirmed through various archaeological findings and research. The Acheulian Culture further sheds light on Erectus' intelligence and tool-making abilities. Hand axes discovered from this period between 1500000-200000 BC demonstrate their advanced skills in crafting essential tools for survival. Comparisons between man and gorilla highlight both similarities and differences in physical attributes. These lithographs offer an intriguing insight into how Erectus stood out among other primates during that time. But it's not just about human ancestors; nature has its own "erectus. " The lined seahorse (Hippocampus erectus) gracefully swims alongside tropical two-wing flying-fish, showcasing diverse life forms coexisting in harmony. Even plants bear witness to the name "erectus, " such as the Heather variety Bryanthus erectu swhich thrives in specific habitats despite challenging conditions—a testament to resilience and adaptation. Fossilized skulls provide invaluable information about Homo erectu s' cranial structure from a side view perspective. These remnants allow scientists to study their brain size and shape while unraveling more mysteries surrounding our ancient lineage. Sinathropusskull takes us back even further into prehistory's depths—Lower Paleolithic times where early human ancestors like Erectus began to emerge.