Petralona Cranium Cast

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This is an accurate replica of the Petralona Cranium, a fossil discovered to be between 400,000 and 200,000 years old. It is predominantly associated with Homo heidelbergensis, a mid-Pleistocene human ancestor whose taxonomic classification remains highly disputed among experts. Archaeological markers have been strategically placed on the model to highlight its unique blend of primitive and advanced characteristics, illustrating the complex nature of early human evolution in Europe.