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Diluvian human skeleton known as Homo diluvii
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Diluvian human skeleton known as Homo diluvii
Diluvian human skeleton known as Homo diluvii testis, and a human skeleton from Guadalupe.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A. Schmidts Petrefactenbuch, published in Stuttgart, Germany, 1855 by Verlag von Krais & Hoffmann. Dr. Schmidts Book of Petrification introduced fossils and palaeontology to both the specialist and general reader
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Extinct Giant Guadalupe Homo Human Palaeontology Petrefactenbuch Petrification Salamander Schmidt Skeleton Testis
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This handcolored lithograph, published in 1855 by Verlag von Krais & Hoffmann in Stuttgart, Germany, showcases two intriguing fossil discoveries that once fascinated the scientific community: the Diluvian human skeleton, known as Homo diluvii testis, and the human skeleton from Guadalupe. Dr. Friedrich August Schmidt, a renowned Swiss naturalist and geologist, introduced these discoveries to both specialists and the general public through his groundbreaking book, Petrefactenbuch, or Book of Petrifications. The Diluvian human skeleton, depicted on the left side of the print, was discovered in a limestone quarry near the town of Solothurn, Switzerland, in 1772. Measuring over seven feet tall, this extinct hominid was believed to be a giant, with some scholars speculating that it might be evidence of a prehistoric race coexisting with humans during the biblical flood. However, modern scientific consensus now considers it to be a pathological specimen, likely suffering from a condition called gigantism. On the right side of the print, the human skeleton from Guadalupe, discovered in Mexico in 1837, is shown alongside a giant salamander, Andrias scheuchzeri. This fossil was initially believed to be a human skeleton, leading to widespread excitement and controversy. However, it was later identified as belonging to a giant salamander, making it an important discovery in the study of prehistoric fauna. This lithograph serves as a testament to the intrigue and fascination that fossils and palaeontology held for the scientific community during the 19th century. Dr. Schmidt's Petrefactenbuch played a significant role in popularizing the study of petrifications and palaeontology, making these discoveries accessible to a wider audience and contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge.
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