Valuable Archaeological Findings That Have Shaped History Over Milennia

Lucy, a 3.2 million-year-old relation of humans, showcases a ‘valgus knee’, indicating bipedal movement. Mature at death, her slightly worn molars suggest she was around 12. Known as AL 288-1, her discovery impacted our understanding deeply.

As possibly the earliest known hominin ancestor, Lucy bridges gaps in our evolutionary history. Not merely an ape, but an ancient human linked to us all. Her remains reside in Ethiopia’s National Museum; however, replicas grace museums worldwide.