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Museum of Human Evolution
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The Museum of Human Evolution in Burgos is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the story of human evolution, with a special focus on the fossils discovered at the nearby Atapuerca site. The museum's exhibits include original fossils of Homo antecessor and Homo heidelbergensis, among the oldest human remains in Europe. Interactive displays and life-sized reconstructions bring ancient hominins to life. Visitors can see the famous 'Excalibur' biface and learn about the daily lives of early humans. The museum's design is modern and spacious, with a central atrium featuring a dramatic suspended skeleton of a mammoth. It's a must-visit for anyone interested in paleoanthropology.
Don't miss
- Original fossils of Homo antecessor, over 800,000 years old
- The 'Excalibur' biface, a red quartzite handaxe
- Life-sized reconstructions of early humans in realistic settings
- Interactive exhibits on human evolution and migration
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Museum of Human Evolution
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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