Different Layers Of Rock
Gran Dolina also features 11 different layers of rock in the earth, the majority of which contain fossilized animal or human remains. Bermudez de Castro, Carbonell, and Arsuaga discovered remnants from the latter type on the sixth layer. They dated these to around 780,000 years ago, making them the oldest human remains yet discovered in Europe.
Different Layers Of Rock
The Early Settlers
Homo antecessor was the name given to this species. Of course, “homo” means “human,” and “antecessor” means “early settler,” “pioneer,” or “explorer” in Latin. The name seemed appropriate, given that the relics were Europe’s oldest. They are the first known human population on the continent, making them trailblazers. They also astonished experts in a variety of ways after additional investigation.
The Early Settlers
