5 of the oldest human fossils ever found and the fascinating stories behind them

Fossils are like time capsules, offering us a rare chance to glimpse the distant past. Over the years, a number of ancient human fossils have been discovered, helping scientists piece together the complex story of human evolution. Here, we take a closer look at five of the oldest fossils that have helped shape our understanding of where we came from.

5 of the oldest human fossils ever found and the fascinating stories behind them
Fossils are like time capsules, offering us a rare chance to glimpse the distant past. Over the years, a number of ancient human fossils have been discovered, helping scientists piece together the complex story of human evolution. Here, we take a closer look at five of the oldest fossils that have helped shape our understanding of where we came from.