Scientists have unearthed the oldest known human face in Western Europe, nicknamed 'Pink', which lived between 1.1 and 1.4 million years ago in Spain's Iberian Peninsula. This discovery, made in Sima del Elefante cave, suggests that it predates modern humans by over 40,000 years and may be an entirely new species distinct from previously known ancient hominins. The remains show features akin to Homo erectus rather than Homo antecessor, raising intriguing questions about early human migration and survival in Europe during climate shifts.
The discovery of 'Pink', a potential new human species dating back 1.1 to 1.4 million years, could reshape our understanding of human evolution in Europe.
The fossilized remains of 'Pink', uncovered at Sima del Elefante, indicate a lineage distinct from Homo antecessor, possibly resembling the even older Homo erectus.
Researchers believe 'Pink' may represent one of the earliest humans in Europe, facing extinction due to abrupt climatic changes.
Nicknamed after Pink Floyd's album, the remains of 'Pink' are the oldest known facial bones in Western Europe, predating modern humans significantly.
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