"Cromagnon" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Cromagnon" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Cromagnon" Meaning
Cromagnon refers to the Cro-Magnon, an extinct subspecies of Homo sapiens that lived in Europe during the Upper Paleolithic era, roughly from 40,000 to 10,000 years ago. The name "Cromagnon" is derived from the Amaroux cave in Montignac, France, where the first remains of this subspecies were discovered. It is characterized by its robust build, prominent forehead, and heavy bones.
"Cromagnon" Examples
Usage Examples of "Cromagnon"
The discovery of a cromagnon fossil in the cave dated back to 10,000 BCE.
The cromagnon skull was surprisingly robust and similar to that of modern Europeans.
The cromagnon people were nomadic hunters who roamed the steppes of Eastern Europe.
The cromagnon culture is often considered to be a precursor to the Neolithic era.
The genetic analysis of the cromagnon remains revealed a unique mixture of modern and archaic DNA.
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