Headline: Meet the Kennewick Man: Face of 'most important' ancient American revealed after 8,500 years
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The face of one of the most important human skeletons ever discovered in North America has been revealed for the first time in over 8,000 years. Known as the Kennewick Man, he was around 40 years old when he died during the early Holocene period. His remains were discovered in 1996 along the Columbia River near the city of Kennewick and are among the most complete from this era in the Americas. Using his skull, researchers have now reconstructed his face, offering a striking glimpse into prehistoric life. Lead author Cicero Moraes described him as "a strong and resilient man shaped by constant physical effort and survival". The reconstruction was created through detailed anatomical analysis, statistical data, and medical imaging such as CT scans. His skeleton reveals a life marked by trauma, including fractures, a spear wound, heavy dental wear, and signs of repeated exposure to cold water. Scientists say the Kennewick Man has been crucial in reshaping our understanding of the earliest human migrations into the Americas.
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