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Scientists on a dig in Georgia have discovered what they believe to be a 1.8-million-year-old Homo erectus jawbone
Archeologists made the discovery during an excavation at a site called Orozmani
In addition to the ancient jawbone, scientists uncovered fossils from a saber-toothed tiger, wolf, elephant and giraffe along with tools made of stone
Scientists have discovered what they believe to be an 1.8-million-year-old jawbone from an early species of human.
Archeologists found the ancient fossil in the country of Georgia at an excavation site called Orozmani, which Reuters reported is more compact than the size of two parking spots.
“The study of the early human and fossil animal remains from Orozmani will allow us to determine the lifestyle of the first colonizers of