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'Mauer 1' is a fossilized mandible from the species ''Homo heidelbergensis''. It was discovered by Daniel Hartmann in Mauer, Germany in 1907.
It is estimated to be 500,000 years old.
Its characteristics include a heavy jaw similar to ''Homo erectus'' but with teeth more similar to more modern humans.

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★ List of fossil sites ''(with link directory)''

★ List of hominina (hominid) fossils ''(with images)''