The first modern human fossils found in Western Europe were those from the archaic species Cro-Magnon. These fossils were discovered in March of the year 1868, near the village of Les Eyzies in southwestern France, which is now modern day Dordogne (1). This species existed during the Upper Paleolithic era and the site was carbon dated to 35,000-10,000 years ago (2).
Five Cro-Magnon individuals were found, one infant, one female, and three males dated at 28,000 years ago (2). These individuals were discovered with pieces of shells and animal bones and teeth in a decorative ornament like matter, leading researchers to believe that they had been intentionally buried at a burial site (1). The female individual that was found had a severe
Five Cro-Magnon individuals were found, one infant, one female, and three males dated at 28,000 years ago (2). These individuals were discovered with pieces of shells and animal bones and teeth in a decorative ornament like matter, leading researchers to believe that they had been intentionally buried at a burial site (1). The female individual that was found had a severe