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Approximate age:2,421,000 years old=average of minimum (2.38 Ma) and maximum (2.462 Ma)
Date based on: K-Ar See map of sites with similar ages
Dating reference: Deino, A. L., Tauxe, L., Monaghan, M., & Hill, A. (2002). 40Ar/39Ar geochronology and paleomagnetic stratigraphy of the Lukeino and lower Chemeron Formations at Tabarin and Kapcheberek, Tugen Hills, Kenya. Journal of human evolution, 42(1-2), 117-140.
Hominids: Homo
Archaeology:Acheulean
Important specimens: KNM-BC 1, hominin temporal fragment
Notes:
Location: Chemeron Formation, Baringo Hills, Kapthurin River area, Kenya
Map location/coordinates reference: Deino, A. L., Tauxe, L., Monaghan, M., & Hill, A. (2002). 40Ar/39Ar geochronology and paleomagnetic stratigraphy of the Lukeino and lower Chemeron Formations at Tabarin and Kapcheberek, Tugen Hills, Kenya. Journal of human evolution, 42(1-2), 117-140.
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