Homo heidelbergensis, Atapuerca 5 skull, about 500,000-400,000 years ago. Cast of fossil adult skull found at Sima de los Huesos, Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain in 1992-3. This specimen is one of the most complete pre-modern skulls ever found, and was discovered with remains of at least 28 other individuals.

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Homo heidelbergensis, Atapuerca 5 skull, about 500,000-400,000 years ago. Cast of fossil adult skull found at Sima de los Huesos, Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain in 1992-3. This specimen is one of the most complete pre-modern skulls ever found, and was discovered with remains of at least 28 other individuals.

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