Definition: Chellean man is the name given to a Homo erectus skull with an extremely large brow ridge, found by Louis Leakey in 1960. The skull and other subcranial bones were found in Bed 2 of the Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania. The skull is dated between 1.2 and 1.5 million years old, and was found associated with Chellean type handaxes.
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.
Also Known As: Olduvai Hominid 9 or OH9
Common Misspellings: Chellan
