1.65 Ma
1973
Kamoya Kimeu
Area 123, Koobi Fora, Kenya
510 cc
Adult
Undetermined
KNM ER 1813 a relatively small cranial capacity (510 cc)1 compared to other Homo habilis specimens. The left side of the face has been crushed although the right side is fairly complete. The face of KNM ER 1813 is rather short, exhibits relatively reduced subnasal prognathism, and small teeth (particularly the cheek teeth)1,2. The frontal rises steeply, the palate is long and parabolic shaped, and moderate postorbital constriction is present2.
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