Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
The Ileret site in Marsabit County, Kenya, is a significant archaeological and paleontological location, renowned for its rich deposits of hominin fossils and footprints. Most notably, it is home to 1.5-million-year-old Homo erectus footprints, which offer crucial evidence of early bipedalism and social behaviors in hominins. Other significant discoveries include several early Homo fossils, such as a nearly complete mandible and two partial skeletons, dating back over 2 million years. These findings provide valuable insights into the anatomy and evolutionary history of early Homo species. The site's proximity to Lake Turkana and its paleoenvironmental context make it an essential location for understanding early human evolution.
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