The discovery of a 700,000-year-old human skull in Greece challenges the "Out of Africa" theory. The Petralona Cave, formed in the limestone of Katsika Hill about a million years ago, revealed this significant find. Known as the "Parthenon of paleontology," the cave contains numerous fossils and artifacts, making it a key site for prehistoric studies.
Discovered in 1959, the cave's rich fossil collection includes the oldest human remains found in Greece. Local residents initially found the cave and presented their findings to Professor Petros Kokkoros. Subsequent excavations by Greek scientists uncovered a wealth of geological and anthropological artifacts.
In September 1960, scientists found a fossilized human skull among numerous animal fossils. The skull, believed to be 200,000 years old, shows characteristics of both Homo erectus and Homo sapiens, making it a crucial piece in understanding human evolution.
The cave, still not fully explored, features intricate formations and rock art. Future research, involving international collaboration and new techniques, aims to uncover more about the site's history. The nearby Anthropological Museum displays many of the cave's finds, including large mammal fossils, stone and bone tools, and the famous human skull.
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