Hominids Collection (page 2)

Neolithic flint arrowhead C014 / 1025
Neolithic flint arrowhead. Stone-age flint arrowhead dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. This specimen was found in Mauritania, West Africa

Prehistoric flint tools C014 / 1014
Prehistoric flint tools. Selection of flint tools found in Mauritania, West Africa, dating to 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago

Neolithic flint arrowhead C014 / 1024
Neolithic flint arrowhead. Stone-age flint arrowhead dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. This specimen was found in Mauritania, West Africa

Neolithic flint arrowheads C014 / 1031
Neolithic flint arrowheads. Stone-age flint arrowheads dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. These specimens were found in Mauritania, West Africa

Neolithic flint arrowheads C014 / 1029
Neolithic flint arrowheads. Stone-age flint arrowheads dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. These specimens were found in Mauritania, West Africa

Neolithic flint arrowheads C014 / 1036
Neolithic flint arrowheads. Stone-age flint arrowheads dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. These specimens were found in Mauritania, West Africa

Neolithic flint arrowhead C014 / 1027
Neolithic flint arrowhead. Stone-age flint arrowhead dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. This specimen was found in Mauritania, West Africa

Neolithic flint arrowheads C014 / 1035
Neolithic flint arrowheads. Stone-age flint arrowheads dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. These specimens were found in Mauritania, West Africa

Neolithic flint arrowhead C014 / 1021
Neolithic flint arrowhead. Stone-age flint arrowhead dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. This specimen was found in Mauritania, West Africa

Neolithic flint arrowhead C014 / 1028
Neolithic flint arrowhead. Stone-age flint arrowhead dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. This specimen was found in Mauritania, West Africa

Man evolving into a pig, conceptual image C014 / 0691
Man evolving into a pig, conceptual image

Man evolving into a pig, conceptual image C014 / 0690
Man evolving into a pig, conceptual image

Man evolving into a pig, conceptual image C014 / 0689
Man evolving into a pig, conceptual image

Reconstruction of Piltdown skull C016 / 5942
Reconstruction of the Piltdown Man (Eoanthropus dawsoni) skull, as described in 1912, following the discovery of a skull and jaw fragments near Piltdown, Sussex

Human evolution, conceptual image C013 / 9574
Human Evolution, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the evolution of hominids from our distant ancestors (right) to present day humans (Homo sapiens sapiens, left)

Early human making pottery, coloured artwork. Clay was one of the first materials to be used by early humans after they discovered how to start fires

Early humans making pottery, coloured artwork. Clay was one of the first materials to be used by early humans after they discovered how to start fires

Early humans smelting bronze
Early humans smelting and working bronze, coloured artwork. Bronze is an alloy of tin and copper. During the Bronze Age (around 3300 to 1200 BC), humans mixed ores of tin and copper with charcoal

Early humans fishing. Coloured artwork of early humans using a dugout canoe and net to catch fish in a lake. This artwork depicts fishing in the late Stone Age (Neolithic)

Early humans smelting iron
Early humans smelting and working iron, coloured artwork. The high temperatures required to obtain iron metal from its ore were not possible until the development of advanced smelting techniques

Early humans building and using boats. Coloured artwork of early humans during the Stone Age, using using fire (left) to hollow out a tree trunk to form a dugout canoe

Human and chimpanzee jaws. Historical artwork comparing the jaws of a modern human (Homo sapiens sapiens, left) and a chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes, right)

Early humans using weapons. Coloured artwork of early humans using weapons to defend themselves against attacks by animals

Preserved body of the Pazyryk Ice Maiden
Ice Maiden. Preserved skull of the Pazyryk " Ice Maiden", a young woman found frozen in ice on the Ukok plain in the Altai mountains of central Asia

Homo georgicus. Artists impression of the skull, head and face of H. Georgicus. This hominid lived during the Pleistocene era

Australopithecus reconstruction. Head and neck of the early hominid (Australopithecus, from 4-2 million years ago), as reconstructed by Dart in 1926

Australopithecus and gorilla brains. Historical artwork comparing the brain sizes of an early hominid (Australopithecus, from 4-2 million years ago) and a gorilla (brains seen from behind)

Homo rudolfensis. Artists impression of the skull and face of the tool-using hominid H. rudolfensis. It is sometimes classified as Homo habilis (meaning " handy man" )

Paranthropus boisei skull
Skull of Paranthropus boisei, formerly called Zinjanthropus boisei then Australopithecus boisei. P. boisei was an early hominid, estimated to have lived 2.6-1.2 million years ago

Australopithecus boisei skull, computer artwork. Australopithecus boisei was a hominid that lived in Africa between about 2.3 to 1.3 million years ago

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

Endocranial casts of Australopithecus. An endocranial cast is a cast of the inside of the skull, which can form naturally when sediments fill an empty skull

Levallois stone tools. Hand holding a rock hammer to demonstrate the creation of Levallois stone tools. Levallois was a technique that was first used in the lower palaeolithic (stone age)

Prehistoric humans and animals
Prehistoric humans and mammals, historical artwork. The mammals at upper left are a woolly mammoth, a large deer and a woolly rhinoceros. At lower left are a bear, a horse and wolves

Fossilised skeleton of Homo erectus boy from Kenya
Homo erectus skeleton. View of a fossilised skeleton of an early human (Homo erectus). Despite being less than 12 years old, this boy was already 168 cm in height

Skulls of Tuang child and a chimpanzee
Tuang child (Australopithecus africanus) and chimpanzee skulls. The Tuang child fossil (left) was discovered in 1924 in Tuang, South Africa. The child, an example of A

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

Peruvian mummy
Mummy in a desert. Mummies such as this are found in several sites in the arid highlands of southern Peru, preserved by the extreme dryness. Many still retain their skin and hair

Australopithecus robustus skull
Skull of Australopithecus robustus, front view. A. robustus was a bipedal hominin (human-like primate) that lived in Africa between 2.6

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

Mummified skull and hair resting on ropes. Mummies such as this are found in several sites in the arid highlands of southern Peru, preserved by the extreme dryness

Tuang child skull
Tuang child (Australopithecus africanus)skull. The Tuang child fossil was discovered in 1924 in Tuang, South Africa. The child, an example of A

Acheulean stone tools. Hand holding a rock hammer to demonstrate the creation of an Acheulean stone tool. Acheulean tools were first made in the lower palaeolithic (stone age)

Fossilised hominid footprints from Laetoli

Taung skull
The original type specimen of Australopithecus africanus, known also as the Taung specimen, discovered in 1924 at a lime quarry near Taung in South Africa

View of the skeleton of a neanderthal

Early human making fire. Coloured artwork of a method of making fire being used by an early human. This method involves rubbing two pieces of dry wood together

Models of Homo erectus men
Homo erectus men. Models of Homo erectus men, an early type of human, one of whom is examining his wounded knee. Homo erectus, or erect man

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"Hominids: Tracing the Footsteps of Human Evolution" Embark on a captivating journey through time as we unravel the fascinating story of hominids, our ancient ancestors. The trail of Laetoli footprints serves as an indelible mark, reminding us of their existence millions of years ago. From Australopithecus to Homo sapiens, witness the stages in human evolution unfold before your eyes. Marvel at the resilience and adaptability displayed by these early hominids as they navigated a changing world. Australopithecus and the enigmatic Rhodesian Man stand as testaments to our shared lineage with these remarkable beings. Through intricate artwork, we catch glimpses into their lives, imagining what it was like for Australopithecus afarensis roaming across vast landscapes. Intriguingly, a depiction captures a female Australopithecus africanus - strong and nurturing - showcasing the diverse roles played by early hominid women in shaping our species' destiny. However, life wasn't always harmonious for these prehistoric creatures. A dramatic scene unfolds with a scimitar cat attacking a vulnerable hominid; highlighting the challenges faced during this era of survival and adaptation. Artistic renditions further illustrate how humanity gradually evolved over time. Witnessing footprints alongside Lucy's skeleton provides tangible evidence that bridges gaps between past and present civilizations. The emergence of Homo heidelbergensis marks another significant milestone in our evolutionary tale. Their presence is felt strongly through remnants found within Tautavel Man's subspecies - Homo erectus Arago - revealing distinct characteristics unique to this period. Modeling Lucy brings her back to life once more – an Australopithecus so pivotal in understanding our ancestral roots. Her delicate features remind us that every step taken by these early hominids shaped who we are today. Finally, meet Australopithecus boisei, a robust hominid that thrived in challenging environments.