More than 20 years after the discovery, the remains of the hominid are reconstructed and show the face of the ancient species.
In 2002, work was carried out in Pierola, a small town in Catalonia, Spainrevealed the remains of a primate until then completely unknown. The species was given a scientific name Pierolapithecus catalaunicus and it happened one of the earliest recorded human relatives. Now, just over 20 years after this discovery, the work of a group of scientists shows us what it is all about the face of this hominid from the Miocene.
Those who are responsible for the restoration of physiognomy Powas it was also called, a group of researchers from the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) and the Catalan Institute of Palaeontology Miquel Crusafont (ICP). They resorted to 3D modeling technique to reconstruct the specimen’s face.
Reconstruction of the past
In addition to getting to know each other what was this ancestor likethe work served to reveal more details Pow. For example, researchers have concluded that It is a basal hominid, which is a species that predates the anthropomorphic apes. Besides, Pierolapithecus catalaunicus It appears to be a key piece to understanding the evolution of upright apes.
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Another important point is that according to the researchers Pau could climb trees vertically and in addition, it would have the ability to move on the branches of a quadruped.
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A study corresponding to the work was published in Science. In short, achievements of this kind are crucial for to expand knowledge about the origin and development of human beings.
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