Tighennif, Archaeological site in northwestern Algeria
The Tighennif site contains gray clay and sand deposits with numerous fossil bones of ancient animals including hippos, rhinos, and carnivores.
The excavation conducted between 1954 and 1956 resulted in the discovery of three human mandibles belonging to Homo erectus dating back 700,000 years.
The stone tools found at Tighennif demonstrate advanced manufacturing techniques, including the Kombewa method for creating cleavers and large scrapers.
The site is located 20 kilometers east of Mascara, where researchers continue systematic excavations to study sediment layers and recover archaeological materials.
Scientists recovered the oldest North African Homo erectus fossils at this location, along with evidence of a savanna environment and early human tool production.
GPS coordinates: 35.41670,0.33333
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:12
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