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Proconsul, Homo heildebergensis & Homo neanderthalensis cran
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Proconsul, Homo heildebergensis & Homo neanderthalensis cran
L to R: Cranium of Proconsul, an extinct primate that lived 18 million years ago; Homo heildebergensis (Broken Hill 1) discovered in Zambia; and Homo neanderthalensis (Gibraltar 1) discovered in Forbes Quarry
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In this photograph, the cranium of an extinct primate named Proconsul, an ancestor to modern apes and humans, is juxtaposed with the crania of Homo heidelbergensis and Homo neanderthalensis. Proconsul, which lived approximately 18 million years ago in what is now Kenya, is represented by a well-preserved skull with distinctive canine teeth and a broad snout, typical of early primates. To its right, the cranium of Homo heidelbergensis, also known as Broken Hill 1, is displayed. This fossil, discovered in Zambia, is considered a crucial link between early humans and their more recent ancestors. Its features, such as a prominent brow ridge and a large braincase, suggest a more human-like anatomy compared to Proconsul. On the far right, the cranium of Homo neanderthalensis, or Gibraltar 1, is depicted. This fossil, discovered in Forbes Quarry, is one of the most complete Neanderthal skulls ever found. Neanderthals, who lived in Europe between 400,000 and 40,000 years ago, are characterized by their robust build, large brow ridges, and prominent jawline. This photograph offers a unique opportunity to observe the evolutionary progression from an early primate to two distinct human ancestors. The comparison of these crania provides valuable insights into the anatomical changes that occurred during the development of the Homo lineage, shedding light on our shared ancestry and the rich history of life on Earth.
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