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Homo erectus, Java Man (Sangiran 17) cranium cast
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Homo erectus, Java Man (Sangiran 17) cranium cast
Three quarter view of partially reconstructed cranium of Homo erectus Java Man about 700, 000 years old known as Sangiran 17. Discovered by Towikromo in 1969
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In this image, the partially reconstructed cranium of Homo erectus, also known as Java Man (Sangiran 17), takes center stage against a stark black background. Discovered by Towikromo in 1969 in the Sangiran area of Central Java, Indonesia, this ancient hominid fossil is estimated to be around 700,000 years old. Homo erectus was one of the earliest hominids to leave Africa and spread across Asia and Europe, marking the beginning of the global dispersal of our ancestors. This cranium, with its distinctive features, provides valuable insights into the anatomy and evolutionary history of our ancestors. The cranium of Homo erectus Java Man is a testament to the evolution of the human brain. Compared to earlier hominids, Homo erectus had a larger brain size, indicating advanced cognitive abilities. The cranium's shape also shows some similarities to modern humans, such as a more rounded skull and a smaller face. As a mammal, Homo erectus was part of the class Mammalia, which includes all living and extinct animals that produce milk to feed their young. Homo erectus was also a placental mammal, meaning that its young developed inside the mother's womb and were nourished by a placenta. This hominid was a member of the primate order, specifically the Hominidae family, which includes great apes and humans. Homo erectus was a hominoid, which means it was more closely related to humans than to other primates. Hominoidea is the superfamily that includes hominoids and their extinct ancestors. Homo erectus was also a member of the suborder Haplorhini, which includes tarsiers, lorises, and anthropoids, such as monkeys and humans. The discovery of Homo erectus Java Man has significantly contributed to our understanding of human evolution and the origins of modern humans. This fascinating fossil is a reminder of our shared ancestry with other primates and the long journey of human evolution.
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