Chasm of the Bones - A Deep Dive into the Sima De Los Huesos

Explore the fascinating Sima de Los Huesos (Chasm of the Bones) fossil site in this 34-minute video featuring paleoanthropologist Mario Modesto-Mata. Delve into the discovery, various chambers, and remarkable remains found at this ancient human site, including famous fossils like Miguelón and Benjamina. Learn about the origin of the bones, DNA analysis, and the possibility of visiting the site. Gain insights into dental anthropology of the Atapuerca hominins and the significance of this location, which has yielded more specimens than any other ancient human site.

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Discovery
Chambers
Remains
Miguelón
Benjamina
Origin of the bones
DNA
Visting the site