CroMagnons

Cro-Magnons were early modern humans who lived in Europe during the Upper Paleolithic period, approximately 40,000 to 10,000 years ago. The term "Cro-Magnon" was originally used to describe the fossils found in the Cro-Magnon cave in Dordogne, France, in 1868. These fossils were later identified as belonging to the species Homo sapiens, making Cro-Magnons the earliest known anatomically modern humans in Europe.

These early humans were hunter-gatherers, relying on hunting large game animals such as mammoths, bison, and reindeer for sustenance. They were also skilled toolmakers, creating sophisticated stone implements, bone needles, and harpoons. Archaeological evidence suggests that Cro-Magnons had complex social structures and engaged in artistic expression, as evidenced by cave paintings, engravings, and carved figurines found at various sites across Europe.

Cro-Magnons were taller and more robust than modern humans, with a prominent brow ridge and a receding chin. Their cranial capacity was similar to that of modern humans, and they possessed advanced cognitive abilities. The appearance of Cro-Magnons in Europe marked a significant milestone in human evolution, representing the migration and settlement of Homo sapiens into new territories and the development of complex cultural practices that laid the groundwork for future human societies.