Early Human Collection (#3)

Homo heidelbergensis male, artists impression. H. heidelbergensis lived between 600, 000 and 250, 000 years ago in the Pleistocene era

Group of hominids, computer artwork
Group of hominids. Artwork of a group of hominids gathering in a clearing. Early hominid species such as Australopithecus sp. were upright walking ape-like creatures

Paranthropus robustus. Artists impression of the skull and face of the early hominid Paranthropus robustus. P. robustus means " robust equal of man"

Eves footprints. Cast of fossilised footprints made by an early modern human (Homo sapiens) about 117, 000 years ago. The prints were formed in wet sand by a small person

Homo ergaster behaviour, artists impression. H. ergaster is traditionally considered an early type of H. erectus by scientists. However, there are differences between the early populations of H

Homo georgicus family eating meat. This illustration depcits a hominid family which lived during the Pleistocene era. Its remains were found in 1999

Kenyanthropus platyops. Artists impression of the skull and face of of Kenyanthropus platyops. The remains of this hominid were found in 1999 at Lake Turkana

Male hominid, computer artwork
Male hominid. Computer artwork of a male hominid. Prehistoric ape-like creatures such as Australopithecus sp. were able to walk on two legs with a fully upright posture

Australopithecus africanus. Artists impression of the skull, facial muscle structure and face of an Australopithecus africanus hominid. A

Homo heidelbergensis female, artists impression. H. heidelbergensis lived between 600, 000 and 250, 000 years ago in the Pleistocene era

Paranthropus aethiopicus skull and head
Paranthropus aethiopicus, skull and head. The remains of this hominid were discovered in 1985 at West Turkana in Kenya, Africa. P. aethiopicus lived from 2.5 to 2.7 million years ago (Pilocene era)

Homo antecessor. Artists impression of the skull, head and face of an adult male Homo antecessor. The remains of this hominid were discovered in level TD6 of the Gran Dolina archaeological sites in

Taung Child skull. Artwork, from 1931, showing the appearance and size (scale in millimetres) of the fossil skull discovered by Dart in Taung, South Africa, in 1924

Early human skulls. Artwork of skulls of various human species, taken from Bilder Atlas

Prehistoric stone tools. Artwork of examples of stone tools used by prehistoric cultures. Such stone tools are classified according to their complexity

Discovery of fire, artwork
Discovery of fire. Early humans around a small camp fire

Stone-age cave art, Asturias, Spain

Neanderthal skeleton, Kebara Cave, Israel
Neanderthal skeleton. Close-up of the skeleton of a Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis) found in the Kebara Cave, Israel, in 1982

Homo floresiensis mandible. Mould made from fragments of the mandible (jaw bone) of Homo floresiensis. This newly discovered hominid species was found in 2003 in Liang Bua cave, Flores, Indonesia

Stone-age cave paintings, Asturias, Spain
Stone-age cave paintings. Artwork of bison on the wall of a cave. These paintings are found in La Covaciella cave, Asturias, Spain

Homo floresiensis skull

Stone-age cave paintings, Lascaux, France
Stone-age cave paintings. Artwork of a woolly rhioceros on the wall of a cave. These paintings are found in the Lascaux cave complex, France, and are estimated to date from the Palaeolithic era

Neanderthal with shell ornament, artwork. Like modern humans, Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) are members of the Homo genus

Neanderthals cooking vegetables, artwork. Like modern humans, Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) are members of the Homo genus

Early humans preparing food, artwork. Bread cooking in the prehistory. Engraving from " Grands Hommes et Grands Faits de l Industrie" circa 1880

3D cast of hominid skull
3D cast of a hominid skull. Portion of a hominid skull created using a 3D printer. The cast is based on high resolution CT (computed tomography) scans of a real fossil skull

Homo erectus clay model. Sculptor modelling a clay Homo erectus head

Hominid skull casts. Collection of hominid skull casts at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, Germany

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"Unveiling the Ancient Artistry: Journey into the Early Human World" Step back in time to the Stone Age, where our ancestors left behind captivating traces of their existence. Deep within the Chauvet Cave in France, remarkable stone-age cave paintings transport us to a bygone era. These intricate depictions offer a glimpse into the lives and beliefs of early humans. Amongst these mesmerizing artworks, one can marvel at the mastery displayed in each stroke. The artists skillfully captured scenes from their daily lives, immortalizing moments that have endured for millennia. Their creations reveal an innate desire to communicate and express themselves through art. As we explore further, we discover tools that shaped their survival – prehistoric spear-throwers crafted with precision and ingenuity. These inventions revolutionized hunting techniques and allowed early humans to secure food more efficiently. Moving beyond artifacts, let's meet some of our ancient relatives who roamed this Earth long before us. A female Australopithecus africanus stands tall with her distinctive features while Homo heidelbergensis showcases its robust physique. Meanwhile, Australopithecus boisei captivates with its powerful jaw structure adapted for chewing tough vegetation. Delving deeper into human evolution reveals Homo habilis – a female representative known for her resourcefulness and tool-making abilities. Gazing upon a Homo heidelbergensis skull and face evokes wonder about how they navigated this world thousands of years ago. Finally, we encounter a Homo erectus skull - an emblematic figure representing endurance as they were among the first hominids to migrate out of Africa. These glimpses into our ancestral past remind us of our shared heritage with these early humans who paved the way for modern civilization. Through their artistry, innovations, and resilience against nature's challenges, they laid down foundations upon which humanity continues to build today.