Definition: The Bodo Cranium is a nearly complete hominin skull recovered from a site in the Middle Awash region of Ethiopia. Bodo is a controversial artifact. Some scientists argue that it is a Homo erectus skull with Homo sapiens-like characteristics. Most recently it has been assigned to Homo heidelbergensis. Cutmarks on the skull are interpreted to show evidence of cannibalism. The Bodo cranium has been dated to 600,000 years before the present and is one of the most complete skulls found from the period in Africa to date.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
