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Map of Kenya and surrounding countries highlighting the location of Koobi Fora near the eastern shore of Lake Turkana in northern Kenya. Neighboring countries shown include Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, and Somalia. An inset globe marks the region's position within Africa. replica of KNM-ER 3733, a fossil specimen of Homo erectus replica of KNM-ER 1470
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Koobi Fora: References & Edit History

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  • Henry McHenry
    Professor of anthropology, University of California, Davis.

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Noted that most scientists have assigned the fossil specimen KNM-ER 1470, which was formerly assigned to H. habilis, to H. rudolfensis. Aug 14, 2025
Map added. Nov 28, 2023
Deleted Web site: Koobi Fora Research Project. Sep 17, 2013
Add new Web site: Mesa Community College - Koobi Fora Archaeology. Jul 15, 2011
Article revised and updated. Aug 09, 2007
Article revised and updated. Jul 07, 2006
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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