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Approximate age:1,150,000 years old=average of minimum (1.1 Ma) and maximum (1.2 Ma)
Date based on: combination of palaeomagnetism,
cosmogenic nuclides and biostratigraphy See map of sites with similar ages
Dating reference: Carbonell, E., de Castro, B., Jose, M., Pares, J. M., Perez-Gonzalez, A., Cuenca-Bescos, G., et al. (2008). The first hominin of Europe.
Hominids: Homo erectus
Archaeology:Oldowan/undiagnostic
Important specimens: Mandible ATE9-1
Notes: Very early European occupation
Location: Atapuerca, Spain
Map location/coordinates reference: Atapuerca area well-known
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