Discovery of a new species of hominid, possibly the oldest common ancestor of modern humans. Found deep in a cave that required spelunkers who were physically small and experienced in archaeology. Final team of six women did the actual ...See moreDiscovery of a new species of hominid, possibly the oldest common ancestor of modern humans. Found deep in a cave that required spelunkers who were physically small and experienced in archaeology. Final team of six women did the actual recovery, deep underground.
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