Bear tooth, Sima de los Huesos
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Bear tooth, Sima de los Huesos
Bear tooth, Sima de los Huesos. Tooth from the now extinct Deningeris bear (Ursus deningeri) found next to human fossils at Sima de los Huesos (Pit of Bones). Fossils belonging to more than 160 individual bears have so far been recovered from this site. Sima de los Huesos is one of several archaeological sites in Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain, that have been studied on and off over the past century, leading to a massive advancement in the understanding of human evolution. In 2000, Sierra de Atapuerca was made a world heritage site by UNESCO
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This print showcases a remarkable discovery at Sima de los Huesos, also known as the Pit of Bones, in Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain. The image captures a bear tooth from the now extinct Deningeris bear (Ursus deningeri) found alongside human fossils at this archaeological site. Over 160 individual bear fossils have been excavated thus far, shedding light on both animal and human evolution. Sima de los Huesos has played a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of human history over the past century. Its significance is so profound that UNESCO designated Sierra de Atapuerca as a world heritage site in 2000. The tooth depicted here stands as tangible evidence of an ancient ecosystem where humans coexisted with these majestic creatures thousands of years ago. This relic serves as a bridge connecting us to our distant past and ignites curiosity about the lives led by our ancestors. Through meticulous excavation and study conducted by archaeologists and paleontologists, Sima de los Huesos has become an invaluable resource for anthropological research. It offers glimpses into prehistoric life through fossilized remains like this single bone captured in the photograph. As we marvel at this extraordinary find, we are reminded of how much there is still to learn about our own origins and the intricate web of life that once thrived in Europe's ancient landscapes.
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