Tepexpan man, Ancient hominin fossil site in Tepexpan, Mexico.
The skeletal remains were discovered lying face down with arms under the chest and legs drawn up to the stomach near mammoth remnants.
Archaeologist Helmut de Terra uncovered this prehistoric human skeleton in February 1947 on the former shores of Lake Texcoco in central Mexico.
The discovery of Tepexpan Man has changed scientific understanding of early human presence in North America and migration patterns across continents.
The fossil site contains additional mammoth remains from the Late Pleistocene period, making it valuable for researchers studying prehistoric fauna interactions.
Recent DNA analysis suggests the skeleton, initially identified as male, might belong to a female who was trampled by a mastodon around 11,000 BCE.
GPS coordinates: 19.43300,-98.91700
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:45
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