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Mystery Skull Interactive

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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Fossil Forensics Interactive

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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Explore our 3D collection of fossils and artifacts: view, rotate, and explore hundreds of 3D scans!

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Two green tents side by side under blue sky with white puffy clouds

2011 Olorgesailie Dispatches

A team member sitting in the Site 15 animal trail

2004 Olorgesailie Dispatches

A view of the Kampi Safi tent city.

1999 Olorgesailie Dispatches

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