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On This Day: April 7, 1983 - Oldest Human Skeleton Discovered in Egypt

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On This Day: April 7, 1983 - Oldest Human Skeleton Discovered in Egypt.

On this day April 7, 1983, archaeologist Fred Wendorf made a groundbreaking discovery in Egypt — the oldest known human skeleton at the time, estimated to be around 80,000 years old. Found near the Nile Valley, the discovery offered incredible insight into early human life in North Africa and pushed back the timeline of human presence in the region.

The skeleton was remarkably preserved and provided valuable clues about ancient migration patterns, physical development, and how early humans...
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