Recommendation of: New hominin cranial remains from the Shungura Formation, Lower Omo Valley (Ethiopia). Round#2


World Heritage Site: Lower Valley of the Omo

Publication Year: 2026

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHE8D6F032E0C

Summary

New hominin cranial remains from the Shungura Formation in Ethiopia's Lower Omo Valley have been identified, offering significant insights into early human evolution. These fossils, analyzed through a combination of morphological and stratigraphic studies, provide evidence of diverse hominin species coexisting during the Pleistocene epoch. The research, led by Amélie Beaudet and colleagues, contributes to understanding the evolutionary dynamics of this critical region, known for its rich paleontological deposits. The findings are published in Peer Community in Paleontology and represent a pivotal addition to the scientific knowledge base on hominin evolution.

Citation

Frost, S. (Ed.). (2026). Recommendation of: New hominin cranial remains from the Shungura Formation, Lower Omo Valley (Ethiopia). Round#2. Peer Community in Paleontology. https://doi.org/10.24072/pci.paleo.100472

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