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Investigation Reveals Risks to Laetoli Footprints and Other Heritage Sites in Tanzania

An investigation indicates that Tanzanian authorities may have jeopardized the preservation of critical artifacts at four important human heritage sites, including the Laetoli footprints. These footprints are noted for being the oldest known hominin footprints.

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An investigation indicates that Tanzanian authorities may have jeopardized the preservation of critical artifacts at four important human heritage sites, including the Laetoli footprints. These footprints are noted for being the oldest known hominin footprints.

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The Laetoli Footprints—the oldest hominin footprints ever found—are at risk of destruction

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Investigation Reveals Risks to Laetoli Footprints and Other Heritage Sites in Tanzania