Palaeoanthropological Collection (#3)

Homo heidelbergensis mandible (Mauer 1) C016 / 5208
Homo heidelbergensis mandible (Mauer 1). Cast of the fossil mandible from the Homo heidelbergensis specimen discovered by workmen in 1907 at Mauer, Germany

Homo neanderthalensis cranium (Tabun 1) C016 / 5201
Homo neanderthalensis cranium (Tabun 1). Side view of a cast of a fossil skull of a female Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis)

Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 1) C016 / 5174
Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 1). Side view of a reconstruction of the fossil Homo sapiens skull known as Omo 1 and discovered in 1967 by a team led by Richard Leakey

Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 1) C016 / 5173
Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 1). Frontal view of a reconstruction of the fossil Homo sapiens skull known as Omo 1 and discovered in 1967 by a team led by Richard Leakey

Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 2) C016 / 5169
Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 2). Side view of a cast of a fossil Homo sapiens cranium dating from 130, 000 years ago. Known as Omo 2, it was discovered in 1967 at the Omo River

Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 2) C016 / 5167
Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 2). Oblique view of a cast of a fossil Homo sapiens cranium dating from 130, 000 years ago. Known as Omo 2, it was discovered in 1967 at the Omo River

Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 2) C016 / 5166
Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 2). Frontal view of a cast of a fossil Homo sapiens cranium dating from 130, 000 years ago. Known as Omo 2, it was discovered in 1967 at the Omo River

Homo sapiens cranium (LH 18) C016 / 5164
Homo sapiens cranium (LH 18). Side view of a cast of a fossil Homo sapiens cranium known as Laetoli Hominid 18 (LH 18). Dating back 150, 000 years ago

Homo sapiens cranium (LH 18) C016 / 5165
Homo sapiens cranium (LH 18). Frontal view of a cast of a fossil Homo sapiens cranium known as Laetoli Hominid 18 (LH 18)

Hominid fossil collection C016 / 5104
Hominid fossil collection. Selection of items, including casts of fossil hominid skulls, from the anthropological collection at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Paranthropus robustus cranium (SK46) C016 / 5100
Paranthropus robustus cranium (SK46). Lateral view of a cast of a fossil of part of the cranium of an adult Paranthropus robustus hominid. This specimen was probably female

Taung Child skull (Taung 1) C016 / 5102
Taung Child skull (Taung 1). Side view of a cast of a fossil skull of an Australopithecus africanus child from Taung, South Africa. A

Paranthropus robustus cranium (SK46) C016 / 5099
Paranthropus robustus cranium (SK46). Frontal view of a cast of a fossil of part of the cranium of an adult Paranthropus robustus hominid. This specimen was probably female

Taung Child skull (Taung 1) C016 / 5103
Taung Child skull (Taung 1). Oblique view of a cast of a fossil skull of an Australopithecus africanus child from Taung, South Africa. A

Homo erectus skull-cap (Trinil 2) C016 / 5097
Homo erectus skull-cap (Trinil 2). Cast of the skull-cap from the cranium of the Trinil 2 specimen of Homo erectus, discovered at Trinil near the River Solo, Java, Indonesia by Eugene Dubois in 1891

Homo sapiens skull (Skhul V) C016 / 5098
Homo sapiens skull (Skhul V). Cast of the Skhul V specimen of Homo sapiens, discovered in 1932 on Mount Carmel, Israel. The original specimen is held at Harvards Peabody Museum

Homo erectus cranium (OH 9) C016 / 5096
Homo erectus cranium (OH 9). The cranium (filled in cast) of the OH 9 specimen of Homo erectus. OH 9 was found at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, by Louis Leakey in 1960

Homo ergaster cranium (KNM-ER 3733) C016 / 5095
Homo ergaster skull (KNM-ER 3733). This cast is of a fossil specimen that dates from around 1.8 million years ago, and was discovered in 1975 by Bernard Ngeneo, in Koobi Fora

Homo ergaster cranium (KNM-ER 3733) C016 / 5094
Homo ergaster skull (KNM-ER 3733). This cast is of a fossil specimen that dates from around 1.8 million years ago, and was discovered in 1975 by Bernard Ngeneo, in Koobi Fora

Homo habilis cranium (KNM-ER 1813) C016 / 5091
Homo habilis cranium (KNM-ER 1813). This cast is of a relatively complete fossil skull named KNM-ER 1813. It was found in Koobi Fora, Kenya in 1973 by Kamoya Kimeu

Homo ergaster cranium (KNM-ER 3733) C016 / 5093
Homo ergaster skull (KNM-ER 3733). This cast is of a fossil specimen that dates from around 1.8 million years ago, and was discovered in 1975 by Bernard Ngeneo, in Koobi Fora

Homo habilis cranium (KNM-ER 1813) C016 / 5092
Homo habilis cranium (KNM-ER 1813). This cast is of a relatively complete fossil skull named KNM-ER 1813. It was found in Koobi Fora, Kenya in 1973 by Kamoya Kimeu

Homo rudolfensis cranium (KNM-ER 1470) C016 / 5088
Homo rudolfensis cranium (KNM-ER 1470). This fossil specimen dates from around 1.9 million years ago, and was discovered in 1972 in Koobi Fora, on the eastern shore of Lake Turkana, Kenya

Homo habilis cranium (KNM-ER 1813) C016 / 5090
Homo habilis cranium (KNM-ER 1813). This cast is of a relatively complete fossil skull named KNM-ER 1813. It was found in Koobi Fora, Kenya in 1973 by Kamoya Kimeu

Homo sapiens skull (Qafzeh 11) C016 / 5081
Homo sapiens skull (Qafzeh 11). Cast and reconstruction of the fossil cranium and mandible of the Qafzeh 11 child. Found by Bernard Vandermeersch in 1971, in the Qafzeh cave site in Nazareth, Israel

Homo sapiens skull (Qafzeh 11) C016 / 5080
Homo sapiens skull (Qafzeh 11). Cast and reconstruction of the fossil cranium and mandible of the Qafzeh 11 child. Found by Bernard Vandermeersch in 1971, in the Qafzeh cave site in Nazareth, Israel

Engraved mammoth tusk C016 / 5029
Engraved mammoth tusk. This prehistoric mammoth ivory artefact was produced by the Gravettian toolmaking culture of Europe, and dates from between 25, 000 and 30, 000 years ago

Ornamental objects, Upper Palaeolithic C016 / 5027
Ornamental objects, Upper Palaeolithic. Casts of prehistoric artifacts found at Dolni Vestonice, in the Czech Republic. These objects date from 25, 000 to 30, 000 years ago

Homo sapiens skull (Predmosti 3) C016 / 4969
Homo sapiens skull (Predmosti 3). Cast and reconstruction of the fossil cranium and mandible of a modern human (Homo sapiens) male. This individual is aged 35 to 40 years

Acheulean hand axe C016 / 4837
Acheulean hand axe. Flint hand axe from the Acheulean culture, with a rounded spall (flake) pot-lid split off from a larger rock by frost action

Silberberg Grotto, South Africa, artwork
Silberberg Grotto, South Africa. Computer artwork showing the layout of the Silberberg Grotto in the Sterkfontein cave system of South Africa

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"Unveiling the Ancient Secrets: A Journey through Palaeoanthropological Discoveries" Step into the captivating world of palaeoanthropology as we explore remarkable hints that shed light on our ancient origins. The Olduvai Gorge landscape in Tanzania (C015 / 6429) serves as a time capsule, preserving invaluable evidence of early human existence. Among these clues is the enigmatic Red Lady of Paviland femur (C016 / 5028), challenging conventional notions with its unexpected gender attribution. Meanwhile, Homo heidelbergensis skull (Cranium 5) (C015 / 6921) offers insights into our evolutionary path, showcasing distinct features that bridge the gap between archaic and modern humans. Delving deeper, we encounter the Australopithecus africanus pelvis from STS-14 (C015 / 6919), providing glimpses into our ancestors' locomotion and reproductive strategies. Ivory and bone tools from the Upper Palaeolithic era (C016 / 5026) reveal early human ingenuity and resourcefulness. Transitioning to later periods, Neolithic flint arrowheads emerge as crucial artifacts in understanding technological advancements. Their presence - be it C014/1034, C014/1032, or C014/1030 - signifies humanity's mastery over stone-age weaponry for hunting and defense purposes. Moreover, scattered stone-age flint fragments (C014 /1020) offer tantalizing fragments of prehistoric life while individual Neolithic flint arrowheads like C014/1023, C014/1022, and C014/1025 provide intricate details about craftsmanship during this transformative period. These palaeoanthropological treasures unlock doors to an ancient past long forgotten but forever imprinted within these remnants. Join us on this enthralling journey where science unravels mysteries buried beneath layers of time – revealing extraordinary tales of human evolution and the ingenuity that shaped our species.