Oldhatóak

Oldhatóak, also known as Olddahak, are a group of extinct hominids that lived in what is now Hungary during the Middle Pleistocene epoch, approximately 800,000 to 700,000 years ago. They are named after the Olddah site in the Bükk Mountains, where their fossils were first discovered. Oldhatóak are notable for their well-preserved fossils, which include skulls, teeth, and limb bones, providing valuable insights into the evolution of early hominids in Europe.

The fossils of Oldhatóak exhibit a mix of primitive and derived features, suggesting a transitional stage in human evolution. They have a relatively large brain size compared to their body size, indicating a level of intelligence and cognitive ability. However, their dental and facial features are more primitive than those of later hominids, such as Homo heidelbergensis.

Oldhatóak are considered to be a part of the Homo heidelbergensis lineage, which is believed to have given rise to both Neanderthals and modern humans. The discovery of Oldhatóak fossils has contributed to our understanding of the complex evolutionary history of early hominids in Europe.