A reconstruction of the 1.5-1.6-million-year-old Homo erectus skull DAN5 shows primitive facial traits, a study reports. "The face is more archaic than we anticipated," said Dr Baab. Micro-CT modelling revealed a small braincase paired with ancestral features, including a flat nasal bridge and large molars. "Seeing such a primitive face on a fossil this young was surprising," said Yousuke Kaifu.
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