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Earliest footprints outside Africa discovered in Norfolk
Scientists have discovered the earliest evidence of human footprints outside of Africa, on the Norfolk Coast in the East of England.
More Here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-26025763
Posted by
scubi63
7th February 2014ce
Comments (2)
Mike Pitts gives a more intimate picture of the discovery in his Digging Deeper article.....must have been very exciting at the time.
http://mikepitts.wordpress.com/2014/02/07/million-year-old-footprints-in-norfolk/
Posted by
moss
8th February 2014ce
It's the bits like this I love.
"The footprints on Happisburgh beach are possibly those of a family in search of food"
Or having fun paddling. Playing chases. Walking and talking as they digested after a hearty meal. Skimming stones. Sandcastle building.
Posted by
Howburn Digger
8th February 2014ce
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