Mauer 1
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| Catalog number | Mauer 1 |
|---|---|
| Species | Homo heidelbergensis |
| Age | 500 k |
| Place discovered | Mauer, Germany |
| Date discovered | 1907 |
| Discovered by | Daniel Hartmann |
Mauer 1 is a fossilized mandible from the species Homo heidelbergensis. It was discovered by Daniel Hartmann in Mauer, Germany in 1907.
It is estimated to be between 500,000 and 700,000 years old.
Its characteristics include a heavy jaw similar to Homo erectus but with teeth more similar to more modern humans.
[edit] References
Images of Mauer 1. Retrieved on 2006-07-14.
[edit] See also
- List of fossil sites (with link directory)
- List of hominina (hominid) fossils (with images)
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