Earliest ‘human footprints’ found
Feb 26th, 2009
From the BBC: Earliest ‘human footprints’ found.
The earliest footprints showing evidence of modern human foot anatomy and gait have been unearthed in Kenya.
The 1.5-million-year-old footprints display signs of a pronounced arch and short, aligned toes, in contrast to older footprints.
The size and spacing of the Kenyan markings – attributed to Homo erectus – reflect the height, weight, and walking style of modern humans. [continue, see photo]