Researchers have identified a fossilized face belonging to a hominin, named "Pink", that dates back 1.1 to 1.4 million years in the Sierra de Atapuerca mountains, Spain. This discovery predates Homo antecessor, the previously oldest known hominin at the site. Pink exhibits primitive facial features similar to Homo erectus, prompting researchers to classify it as Homo affinis erectus. This finding enriches our understanding of hominin diversity and evolution in Europe, indicating that there might be more yet to discover about early human ancestors.
This paper introduces a new actor in the story of human evolution in Europe, revealing that our understanding of hominin lineage is still evolving.
Pink's facial features are more primitive, resembling Homo erectus, particularly in its flat and underdeveloped nasal structure, distinguishing it from Homo antecessor.
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