How a Child’s Skull Found in a Quarry Changed the Story of Human Origins

A child's skull discovered in a South African quarry in 1924 changed human history. Named the Taung Child, this fossil proved Africa is the cradle of humanity. It showed early humans had ape-like features and walked upright. This discovery challenged old beliefs about human evolution. Research on the Taung Child continues to reveal more about our ancestors.

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