Crania Collection

Hominid crania
L to R: Australopithecus africanus; Homo rudolfensis; H.erectus; H. heildebergensis; H. neanderthalensis and H. sapiens. Arranged in chronological order these specimens (casts)

Homo sp. skulls C016 / 5933
Side views of Homo erectus (Sangiran), H. heidelbergensis (Broken Hill), H. neanderthalensis, (La Ferrassie) and H. sapiens (Polynesia) skulls. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Australopithecus boisei (OH5) & Homo habilis (OH24) crania
Two cranium casts of: (left) Australopithecus boisei known as OH5 and (right) homo habilis known as OH24. Both original specimens were discovered within Bed 1 at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania

Communal graves had all sorts of jewellery buried with them
Prehistory. Finland. Europe. Levanluhta swampy. Hundred peope have been buried to the former lake in the Iron Age. Found jewellery buried with them. Dated to the 300-700 BC

Homo sapiens skull comparison C016 / 5934
Homo sapiens skull comparison. Homo sapiens skulls from Upper Cave Zhoukoudian, China (left and middle) and Predmosti, Czech Republic (right). All three are dated from about 30, 000 years ago

Homo sp. skulls C016 / 5932
Rear views of Homo erectus (Sangiran), H. heidelbergensis (Broken Hill), H. neanderthalensis, (La Ferrassie) and H. sapiens (Polynesia) skulls. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Homo sapiens (Predmosti) & Homo neanderthalensis (La Ferrass

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)

Homo sapiens crania comparison
From Upper Cave Zhoukoudian, China (left and middle) and Predmosti, Czech Republic (right). All dated at about 30, 000 years ago, held at The Natural History Museum, London. Photo by Chris Stringer

H. erectus, H. heidelbergensis, H. neanderthalensis, H. sapi
Rear views: Homo erectus ( Sangiran); Homo heidelbergensis ( Broken Hill); Homo neanderthalensis ( La Ferrassie) & Modern Homo sapiens, ( Polynesia)

H. neanderthalensis (Gibraltar 1) & H. heidelbergensis (Bro
Left: Cranium of Neanderthal man discovered at Forbes quarry Gibraltar in 1848. Right: Cranium of Broken Hill, or Rhodesian man (H. heidelbergensis) discovered at Broken Hill, Zambia in 1921

Selection of Homo sapiens Crania
Left to right: Modern European Skull, Predmosti Czech Republic modern human skull, Early Homo sapiens skull from Zhoukoudian, recent human skull from China

Homo sapiens crania
Two crania belonging to early Homo sapiens dating back to around 30, 000 years old from upper cave site Zhoukoudian, China

Early Homo sapiens crania (Irhoud 1 & Qafzeh 6)
Left: Cranium (cast) of early Homo sapiens discovered at Jebel Irhoud, Morocco by Mohammed Ben Fatmi in 1961. Right: Cranium (cast) of early Homo sapiens discovered at Djebel kafzeh, Israel by R

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"Crania: Unveiling the Story of Human Evolution" Step into the fascinating world of crania, where ancient skulls hold the secrets to our evolutionary past. Hominid crania, such as Homo sp. Skulls C016 / 5933, offer a glimpse into the diverse species that once roamed the Earth. In communal graves, not only were bodies laid to rest, but also precious treasures like jewellery. These burial sites tell tales of human connections and rituals that spanned across generations. Imagine the stories behind each buried adornment. The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature takes us on a visual journey through time with its intricate engravings. Each page unveils another chapter in the evolution and offers a window into our ancestors' lives. Comparisons between Homo sapiens skull C016 / 5934 and other Homo sp. Skulls reveal subtle variations within our own species. These differences hint at unique adaptations and cultural practices that shaped different populations throughout history. Australopithecus boisei (OH5) & Homo habilis (OH24) crania provide insights into early hominids' physical characteristics and cognitive abilities. Studying these ancient remains allows us to piece together how our ancestors lived and interacted with their environment. The juxtaposition of Homo sapiens (Predmosti) & Homo neanderthalensis (La Ferrass) crania highlights both similarities and distinctions between these closely related species. It sparks questions about interbreeding or competition for resources during prehistoric times. Proconsul, Homo heidelbergensis & Homo neanderthalensis cranial comparisons shed light on significant milestones in human evolution – from ape-like ancestors to archaic humans who eventually gave rise to modern humans like us today. Through meticulous examination, scientists unravel mysteries hidden within each crevice of Homo sapiens crania comparison specimens. This detailed analysis helps reconstruct ancestral lineages while deepening our understanding of the complex tapestry of human evolution.