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EPISODE · Jan 11, 2025 · 16 MIN

Ancient Humans Hunted Unbelievable Prey

from NORTH 02: The Story of Our Species · host NORTH 02

Explore the Olorgesailie site in southern Kenya, where Homo erectus lived between 1 million and 300,000 years ago. The area is rich with Acheulean tools and the remains of the giant baboon, Theropithecus oswaldi. Evidence indicates that Homo erectus used these tools for hunting, likely engaging in cooperative strategies to ambush their prey. This site provides insight into the technological and social skills these early humans used to adapt to their environment. #history #ancienthuman #archaeology #Acheuleantools #Homoerectus #Olorgesailie #Theropithecusoswaldi #giantbaboon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explore the Olorgesailie site in southern Kenya, where Homo erectus lived between 1 million and 300,000 years ago. The area is rich with Acheulean tools and the remains of the giant baboon, Theropithecus oswaldi. Evidence indicates that Homo erectus used these tools for hunting, likely engaging in cooperative strategies to ambush their prey. This site provides insight into the technological and social skills these early humans used to adapt to their environment. #history #ancienthuman #archaeology #Acheuleantools #Homoerectus #Olorgesailie #Theropithecusoswaldi #giantbaboon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Explore the Olorgesailie site in southern Kenya, where Homo erectus lived between 1 million and 300,000 years ago. The area is rich with Acheulean tools and the remains of the giant baboon, Theropithecus oswaldi. Evidence indicates that Homo erectus...

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