China recreates the look of million-year-old 'Yunxian Man' fossil
China has restored the appearance of the million-year-old 'Yunxian Man' fossil, bringing new insights into this ancient find. The restoration process involved advanced techniques aimed at enhancing the fossil’s visibility and understanding its characteristics. This initiative highlights the significance of the 'Yunxian Man' in the study of early human ancestors and contributes to the broader knowledge of human evolution.
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A museum in China recently showcased the restored appearance of two humans from approximately one million years ago.
The Hubei Provincial Museum in central China revealed the restored statues of a pair of fossil human skulls on Thursday.
These ancient fossil human skulls were discovered in Hubei Province in 1989 and 1990. Paleoanthropologist Jia Lanpo named the fossils "Yunxian Man" in 1994, after the site of their excavation.
Analysis determined that the fossils belonged to a Homo erectus male and female, aged between 25 and 45, and dating back around one million years.
The brain volumes of the fossil skulls measured 1,094 milliliters and 1,152 milliliters. Homo erectus were medium-statured humans who walked upright but had lower braincases. They are believed to be possible ancestors of Homo sapiens, or modern humans.
Researchers from the Hubei Provincial Museum, Shanxi University, the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan University, and Beijing Union University meticulously reconstructed the fossil skull models using high-precision industrial scanners.
They employed various modeling techniques, such as sculpture, painting, and computer imaging, to recreate the faces of the skulls, including features like eyes, noses, mouths, ears, skin, and hair.
According to Science and Technology Daily on Thursday, the "Yunxian Man" fossilized skulls are the most complete examples of their kind in Eurasia and provide vital insight into the evolution of Homo erectus in East Asia.
Sanya Singh contributed to this report for TROIB News
The Hubei Provincial Museum in central China revealed the restored statues of a pair of fossil human skulls on Thursday.
These ancient fossil human skulls were discovered in Hubei Province in 1989 and 1990. Paleoanthropologist Jia Lanpo named the fossils "Yunxian Man" in 1994, after the site of their excavation.
Analysis determined that the fossils belonged to a Homo erectus male and female, aged between 25 and 45, and dating back around one million years.
The brain volumes of the fossil skulls measured 1,094 milliliters and 1,152 milliliters. Homo erectus were medium-statured humans who walked upright but had lower braincases. They are believed to be possible ancestors of Homo sapiens, or modern humans.
Researchers from the Hubei Provincial Museum, Shanxi University, the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan University, and Beijing Union University meticulously reconstructed the fossil skull models using high-precision industrial scanners.
They employed various modeling techniques, such as sculpture, painting, and computer imaging, to recreate the faces of the skulls, including features like eyes, noses, mouths, ears, skin, and hair.
According to Science and Technology Daily on Thursday, the "Yunxian Man" fossilized skulls are the most complete examples of their kind in Eurasia and provide vital insight into the evolution of Homo erectus in East Asia.
Sanya Singh contributed to this report for TROIB News
