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Homo sapiens cranium (Irhoud 1)
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Homo sapiens cranium (Irhoud 1)
Lateral and frontal view of a cast of an adult male Homo sapiens skull discovered at Jebel Irhoud (formerly Ighoud), Morocco, by Mohammed Ben Fatmi, Summer 1961
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Bone Cast Cranium Facial Fossil Fossilised Hominini Homo Homo Sapiens Human Lateral Lateral View Morocco Side View Skull
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1. Title: "A Glimpse into the Past: Lateral and Frontal Views of Homo Sapiens Cranium (Irhoud 1) from Jebel Irhoud, Morocco" 2. Description: This image showcases the lateral and frontal views of a cast of an adult male Homo sapiens skull, popularly known as Irhoud 1, discovered at Jebel Irhoud, Morocco, in the summer of 1961. The skull, unearthed by Mohammed Ben Fatmi, is a significant find in the field of anthropology and human evolution. 3. Background: Irhoud 1 is a fossilized Homo sapiens cranium that dates back to approximately 300,000 years ago. This ancient skull provides valuable insights into the anatomy and evolution of modern humans. The skull's discovery at Jebel Irhoud, a site rich in hominin fossils, has helped scientists better understand the origins and development of our species. 4. Anatomical Features: The lateral view of the skull reveals the temporal bone, zygomatic bone, and the mastoid process. The frontal view, on the other hand, displays the orbital bones, nasal bones, and the frontal bone. The cast offers a unique opportunity to study the intricacies of human cranial anatomy and its evolutionary connections to other hominins. 5. Significance: Irhoud 1 is considered one of the most complete fossilized Homo sapiens skulls discovered to date. Its discovery has helped scientists piece together the evolutionary history of our species and shed light on the physical and anatomical changes that occurred during the transition from archaic Homo sapiens to modern humans. 6. Conclusion: This image of the lateral and frontal views of the Homo sapiens skull (Irhoud 1) serves as a testament to the rich history of human evolution. The intricacies of the skull's anatomy, as seen in this cast, continue to fascinate scientists and the public alike, offering a glimpse into the past and our shared human ancestry.
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