Ever wondered what our ancient ancestors looked like? 🧐
China's Hubei Provincial Museum just unveiled the restored faces of two humans who lived around a million years ago! 😲
These incredible statues are based on fossil skulls discovered way back in 1989 and 1990 in Hubei Province. In 1994, the fossils were named \\"Yunxian Man\\" by paleoanthropologist Jia Lanpo, after the location where they were found.
So, who were these ancient folks? The analysis shows they were a male and a female Homo erectus, aged between 25 and 45. They had brain volumes of 1,094 and 1,152 milliliters—much smaller than ours today. 🧠💡
Homo erectus were early humans who stood upright and might just be our great-great-great (times a thousand) grandparents! 👨👩👧👦
The restoration gives us a window into the past, showing us how our ancestors might have looked and lived. It's like time travel without the DeLorean! 🚀
Why's this a big deal? It's not just about the bones—it's about understanding where we come from and how we evolved. Plus, it's super cool to see the faces of humans who walked the Earth a million years ago! 🦴🌏
Next time you're in Hubei, swing by the museum and say hello to your ancient relatives! 😉👋
Reference(s):
China restores appearance of million-year-old 'Yunxian Man' fossil
cgtn.com
