Ethiopian fossil Lucy leaves for her first exhibition in Europe
Summary
The fossil skeleton of Lucy, an ancient human ancestor, has been sent from Ethiopia to the Czech National Museum in Prague for a two-month exhibition. Discovered in Ethiopia in 1974, Lucy is about 40% complete and represents the species Australopithecus afarensis, which lived millions of years ago. Concerns have been raised about the safety and preservation of her bones during this trip.Key Facts
- Lucy is a fossil skeleton of an ancient human ancestor discovered in Ethiopia in 1974.
- She belongs to the species Australopithecus afarensis, which lived 3 to 4 million years ago.
- About 40% of Lucy’s skeleton has been found.
- Lucy is being exhibited in Prague for two months, marking her first time in Europe.
- The Czech National Museum will also display Selam, another Australopithecus fossil found in Ethiopia.
- Safety concerns exist about the fragility of Lucy's bones and the effects of different climate conditions.
- Previously, Lucy toured the United States in 2013.
- Ethiopians were mostly unaware of her departure, sparking concerns about the transparency of such events.
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