A recent excavation in Spain has unveiled fossilized facial bones, potentially belonging to a new species in the human lineage, dated to 1.1 to 1.4 million years ago. These remains, discovered in 2022 at the Atapuerca site, represent the oldest known facial fossils in Western Europe, dubbed 'Pink.' The anatomy of these bones suggests a more primitive form than that of Homo antecessor, indicating a separate evolutionary path. Researchers believe this discovery, tentatively named Homo affinis erectus, provides crucial insights into early human evolution and migration patterns.
The discovery of 'Pink,' the oldest known face in Western Europe dating back 1.1 to 1.4 million years, introduces a new chapter in human evolution.
Research suggests that the facial anatomy of Pink is more primitive compared to Homo antecessor, indicating a distinct evolutionary lineage in early human ancestors.
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