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Hoxnian anters, bones & hand axe from Swanscombe
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Hoxnian anters, bones & hand axe from Swanscombe
Part of a deer antler, fragment of elephant bone and flint hand axe all discovered at Swanscombe, Kent, south of the River Thames. These date back 400, 000 years and probably belonged to Homo neanderthalensis
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Acheulian Anthropological Anthropology Antler Artiodactyl Artiodactyla Cenozoic Cervidae Deer Elephant Elephantidae Elephantoidea Epitheria Eutheria Even Toed Ungulate Great Ape Great Britain Haplorhini Hominid Hominidae Hominini Hominoid Hominoidea Homo Homo Neanderthalensis
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1. Title: "A Glimpse into the Past: Hoxnian Relics of Swanscombe, Kent - A Homage to Homo Neanderthalensis This evocative image showcases a captivating assemblage of ancient artifacts discovered at Swanscombe, Kent, situated south of the River Thames in Great Britain. The scene comprises a fragment of a deer antler, a piece of elephant bone, and a flint hand axe, all dating back approximately 400,000 years. These relics offer a profound connection to our prehistoric past and provide valuable insights into the lives of our closest extinct relatives, Homo neanderthalensis. The antler fragment, a part of an even-toed ungulate's (Cervidae) impressive rack, is a testament to the rich faunal diversity that once thrived in Europe during the Cenozoic era. The elephant bone, belonging to the Elephantidae family, underscores the coexistence of these colossal creatures with early hominids. The meticulously crafted flint hand axe, an exemplar of the Acheulian industry, attests to the advanced tool-making abilities of Homo neanderthalensis, a great ape within the Hominidae family, and a member of the primate order Haplorhini. This intriguing trio of artifacts offers a glimpse into the lives of our Neanderthal ancestors, who were adept hunters and scavengers, relying on their intelligence, dexterity, and resourcefulness to survive in the ever-changing environment of the Pleistocene epoch. The Swanscombe relics serve as a poignant reminder of our shared ancestry and the enduring legacy of our evolutionary past. Keywords: Great Britain, Britain, animal, elephant, antler, ape, anthropology, homo, England, deer, Europe, hominid, great ape, anthropological, Homo neanderthalensis, Acheulian, even-toed ungulate, elephantidae, artiodactyla, cervidae, hominidae, artiodactyl, eutheria, haplorhini, cenozoic, hominoid, hominoidea, hominini, elephantoidea, epitheria.
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