Olduvai Collection

Paranthropus boisei (Zinjanthropus) cranium (OH5)
Cast of the cranium of a young male of Paranthropus boisei discovered by Mary Leakey in 1959 at Olduvai Gorge. The specimen which is the Holotype of Zinjanthropus boisei (Leakey 1959)

Olduvai Gorge landscape, Tanzania C015 / 6429
Olduvai Gorge landscape, Tanzania. This gorge (also called Oldupai Gorge) is famous for the fossils discovered here of extinct hominins that form part of the human evolutionary tree

Australopithecine or Homo habilis foot (OH8) cast
Cast of a near complete foot (OH 8) from an Australopthecus or Homo habilis discovered at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania by Louis Leakey in 1960. It dates back to 1.75 million years ago

Paleolithic Quartz Pebble Tool, Olduvai, 1 to 2 million years old

Paleolithic Quartz Flake Tool from Olduvai, 1 to 2 million years old

Hand axes. Acheulian Culture. 1500000-200000 BC
Hand axes. Culture of Homo erectus, know as Acheulian Culture. 1500000-200000 BC. Lower Paleolithic. From Tanzania, Java, France and England. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Natural trap with wildebeest skulls C015 / 6427
Natural trap with wildebeest skulls. Bleached skulls of wildebeest that died after being caught in a natural trap. This is a natural hazard where animals become trapped in a material such as

Homo habilis tools
A collection of pebble tools (Oldowan) discovered at the Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. They date back to about 1.8 million years ago

Chellean men of Olduvai gathered around the body of a wild pig nearly as large as a rhinoceros. Excavations at Olduvai Gorge in Tanganyika uncovered two living sites

Picture No. 10895764
Agamid Lizard - Olduvai (Oldupai) Gorge archaeological site Date:

Homo sp. pelvis comparison C016 / 5935
Homo sp. pelvis comparison. Side view comparison of pelvis (ischium) of a male Homo heidelbergensis, (Broken Hill E719) and a cast of Homo erectus Pelvis (OH28) discovered at Olduvai Gorge

Olduvai biface stone tool C015 / 6433
Olduvai biface stone tool (hand axe). Prehistoric hand axe stone tool being held in a hand. This stone tool was discovered at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania

Olduvai biface stone tool C015 / 6432
Olduvai biface stone tool (hand axe). Silhouette of a prehistoric hand axe stone tool against the setting Sun. This stone tool was discovered at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania

Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania C015 / 6430
Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. This gorge (also called Oldupai Gorge) is famous for the fossils discovered here of extinct hominins that form part of the human evolutionary tree

Olduvai Gorge basalt, Tanzania C015 / 6428
Olduvai Gorge basalt. Basalt stones at the Olduvai River in Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. This gorge (also called Oldupai Gorge)

Homo habilis hammerstone C013 / 6547
Homo habilis hammerstone tool discovered at the Olduvia Gorge, Tanzania, dating to between 1.85 to 1.6 million years ago. H

Homo habilis carniums casts from Olduvai Gorge and Koobi For
The white cranium is Homo habilis discovered at Koobi Fora, East Turkana, Kenya believed to have lived about 1.8 million years ago

Homo habilis cranium & mandible fragment casts
Casts of fragments mandible and cranium fragments of a Homo habilis discovered at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania dating back to between 1.85 million years ago to 1.6 million years ago

Hand-axes & pebble tool
Left to right: Pebble tool from Olduvai about 1.7 million years old; hand-axe about 1 million years old; hand-axe about 350, 000 years old

Paranthropus boisei (based on OH5)
Illustration by Maurice Wilson of a three-quarter view of Paranthropus boisei, a robust australopithecus which lived in Southern and Eastern Africa

Homo habilis cranium (OH24)
Cast of a crushed cranium from Bed 1, Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, (OH 24) known as Twiggy. Discovered by Discovered by Paul Nzube in 1968. The specimen dates back to between 1.75 and 2 m y a

Homo habilis cranium (OH24) (reconstruction)
Cast of a reconstructed cranium from Bed 1, Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. Olduvai Hominid 24, known as Twiggy (OH 24). Discovered by Paul Nzube in 1968

Homo heidelbergensis (Broken Hill) & Homo erectus pelvis (
Side view comparison of pelvis (ischium) of a male Homo heidelbergensis, (Broken Hill E719) and a cast of Homo erectus Pelvis (OH28) discovered at Olduvai Gorge

Homo habilis fossil bed
Reconstruction of a Homo habilis (1 to 2 million years ago) living floor at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. (Lower Palaeolithic)

A Homo habilis hammerstone
A hammerstone tool discovered at the Olduvia Gorge, Tanzania dating back to between 1.85 million years ago to 1.6 million years ago

Germany. Weimar Republic (1929)
Reproduction of Zinjanthropus Bosei skull (1, 8 millions of years), hominid discovered by Mary Leakey in 1959 at the Olduvai

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Ancient Treasures of Olduvai" Step back in time as we delve into the fascinating world of Olduvai, a renowned archaeological site that has unveiled remarkable insights about our human ancestors. From the Paranthropus boisei (Zinjanthropus) cranium (OH5) to the Australopithecine or Homo habilis foot (OH8) cast, these artifacts provide glimpses into our evolutionary past. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking Olduvai Gorge landscape in Tanzania C015 / 6429, where countless discoveries have been made. Marvel at hand axes from the Acheulian Culture dating back to 1500000-200000 BC and Paleolithic Quartz Pebble Tools estimated to be 1 to 2 million years old. These tools shed light on early human ingenuity and resourcefulness. The Chellean men left their mark with their distinctive stone tools like the biface stone tools found in C015 / 6433 and C015 / 6432. These ancient implements showcase their craftsmanship and adaptability. Witness nature's trap captured forever in time - a natural trap adorned with wildebeest skulls (C015 / 6427). This haunting image serves as a reminder of how life unfolded millions of years ago. Compare Homo sp. Pelvis specimens in C016 /5935, highlighting differences between various hominin species. Such comparisons offer valuable clues about our diverse ancestral lineages. Join us on this captivating journey through time as we explore Olduvai's rich heritage and unravel humanity's origins one artifact at a time. Picture No. 10895764 encapsulates just a fraction of what awaits you – an endless tapestry woven by our ancient predecessors who shaped our existence today.