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Sima de los Huesos fossils. Researchers with a display of fossil bones of Homo heidelbergensis from the Sima de los Huesos (Pit of Bones) site, Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, containing the earliest human remains found in Europe. Homo heidelbergensis (Heidelberg Man) is a extinct hominin species from the same genus as modern humans. Like other early humans, they had complex social structures and lived in family groups. They lived around 600, 000 to 400, 000 years ago. Excavations in the 1990s uncovered thousands of fossil bones
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This print showcases the Sima de los Huesos fossils, a remarkable collection of Homo heidelbergensis bones discovered in Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this location holds the earliest human remains ever found in Europe. The displayed fossil bones provide valuable insights into the extinct hominin species known as Heidelberg Man. Dating back approximately 600,000 to 400,000 years ago, these ancient humans had intricate social structures and lived within family groups. Excavations conducted during the 1990s unearthed thousands of fossil bones from this site, shedding light on our prehistoric past. The photograph captures an array of skeletal remains meticulously arranged by researchers and scientists for study and analysis. Amongst them are both male and female specimens representing different ages and stages of life. These well-preserved fossils offer glimpses into the physical characteristics and evolutionary history of Homo heidelbergensis. As we peer into this snapshot from history, it is awe-inspiring to witness how far our understanding has come through paleontology and anthropological research. This image serves as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge about our origins while reminding us that there is still much more to uncover about our ancient ancestors.
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