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When scientists discover a fossil skull, they compare it to skulls that have already been identified as particular early human species. Now you get to be the scientist!

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Bones contain evidence of how early humans lived, died, and interacted with other organisms. Explore what kinds of important clues scientists can find on bones.

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These are the world's oldest known shell beads.

Skhul Shell Beads, Skhul, Israel

Skhul Shell Beads, Skhul, Israel

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