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Heidelberg Man

Description

Heidelberg Man refers to a hominin species that lived between 700,000 and 200,000 years ago during the early Pleistocene epoch. It is classified as Homo heidelbergensis, and is believed to be an important ancestor of both Neanderthals and modern humans.

Senses

Noun:
1. A prehistoric human species that inhabited parts of Europe, Africa, and Asia.
2. A fossil belonging to the Heidelberg Man.

Sample Sentences

Noun:
1. Anthropologists are still researching the role played by Heidelberg Man in human evolution.
2. The discovery of a Heidelberg Man skull provided valuable insights into early human history.

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