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Ancient Jawbone Discovery Sheds Light on Early Humans

8/28/2025

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Archaeologists in Orozmani, Georgia, uncovered a 1.8 million-year-old human jawbone, the oldest outside Africa.
This discovery offers potential insights into early human settlements and the lifestyle of Homo erectus.
The excavation also yielded animal fossils and stone tools, contributing to knowledge of early human evolution.

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Archaeologists in Orozmani, Georgia, uncovered a 1.8 million-year-old human jawbone, the oldest outside Africa.
This discovery offers potential insights into early human settlements and the lifestyle of Homo erectus.
The excavation also yielded animal fossils and stone tools, contributing to knowledge of early human evolution.