Replica of the Homo neanderthalensis Gibraltar 1 Skull Description – Materials & Production: 3D-printed from durable plastic using a detailed digital scan of the original Gibraltar 1 skull, discovered in 1848 at Forbes' Quarry. The model accurately preserves all anatomical features of the find. Hand-painted to precisely match the fossil's color and texture. Dimensions: Full-scale, life-sized replica: 149 mm (length) × 128 mm (width) × 135 mm (height) / 5.87" (length) × 5.04" (width) × 5.31" (height) Jaw: Lower jaw – absent (matching the condition of the original specimen) Anthropological Significance: Dating: 60,000–45,000 years ago Discovered: 1848, Forbes' Quarry, Gibraltar Importance:
First discovered adult Neanderthal skull
Reference specimen for Southern European Neanderthals
Brain capacity: ~1200–1400 cm³
Features: Anatomical Traits:
Prominent brow ridges
Projecting midface
Broad nasal apertures
Historical Context:
Discovered before Darwin's theory was published
Later studied by Thomas Huxley and Charles Darwin
Evolutionary Insights:
Confirms diversity among Neanderthal populations
Provides evidence of late Neanderthal survival in Gibraltar
Applications:
Study of Neanderthal morphology
Comparative analysis with other finds
Educational resource for universities and museums
Collectible paleoanthropological replica
Additional Notes:
Represents a landmark specimen in the history of human evolutionary studies
Demonstrates unique adaptations of southern Neanderthal populations
Particularly valuable for understanding late-surviving Neanderthal groups
Ideal for both academic research and museum displays
