Saccopastore 1
Exhibit Item
Site:
Rome, Italy
Year of Discovery:
Discovered by:
Mario Grazioli
Age:
Between 130,000 and 100,000 years old
Species:
Homo neanderthalensis
A nose for the cold
Like other Neanderthals, this male had a large nose that warmed and humidified cold, dry air and helped him survive in cold climates.
