Poster Print : Homo erectus cranium OH 9 C016 / 5604

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Homo erectus cranium OH 9 C016 / 5604

Homo erectus cranium (OH 9). The skull of Homo erectus known as OH 9, found at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania by Louis Leakey in 1960. This specimen is 1.2 million years old

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Media ID 9206407

© NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, LONDON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

Africa African Cranium Epitheria Eutheria Fossil Fossilised Fossilized Great Ape Haplorhini Hominid Hominidae Hominini Hominoid Hominoidea Homo Homo Erectus Mammal Mammalia Olduvai Gorge Palaeontological Paleontological Placental Mammal Preserved Primate Primates Simia Simian Simiiformes Tanzania Theria Cutouts Palaeontology

18x24 inch Poster Print

Discover the intrigue of human evolution with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the iconic Homo erectus cranium OH 9 C016 / 5604 from the Natural History Museum, London. This ancient Homo erectus skull, discovered at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania in 1960, is estimated to be 1.2 million years old. Bring this significant piece of history into your home or office and ignite fascinating conversations with our high-quality, museum-grade poster prints. Perfect for educational settings, personal collections, or as a unique gift for the history or anthropology enthusiast in your life.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the remarkable Homo erectus cranium OH 9 C016 / 5604, a true testament to our ancient human ancestors. Discovered by renowned paleoanthropologist Louis Leakey in 1960 at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, this extraordinary specimen dates back an astonishing 1.2 million years. Against a pristine white background, the skull of Homo erectus takes center stage, its intricate features and profound significance on full display. This studio shot allows us to marvel at the meticulous preservation of this fossilized relic from Africa's distant past. The image captures not only the essence of this magnificent mammal but also highlights its classification as an African primate and great ape. Its presence serves as a tangible link between our own species and those that came before us. As we delve into the world of paleontology and anatomy through this photograph, it becomes evident how crucial these discoveries are for understanding our evolutionary journey. The Hominoidea family tree branches out before us with each detail meticulously preserved within this fossilized bone. With Olduvai Gorge serving as its final resting place for millennia until Leakey's groundbreaking find, OH 9 stands as a symbol of scientific exploration and discovery. It is through such invaluable specimens that we continue to unravel the mysteries surrounding our origins while paying homage to those who dedicated their lives to unearthing them. This print from Natural History Museum London/Science Photo Library invites us into a realm where time collapses

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