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Discover the Origins of Humanity: Field School in Rudabánya, Hungary

Join us for an unforgettable field school experience in Rudabánya, Hungary, exploring a paleontological treasure rich in fossils, including the 10 million-year-old ape, Rudapithecus. From June 13th to July 11th, 2013, you'll have the chance to excavate, learn about hominid evolution, and engage with local culture. All expenses are covered, including dormitory accommodations and meals. Registration is open until April 2nd, with a final payment due by May 3rd. This is a unique opportunity to connect theory with practice in a breathtaking setting.

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Discover the Origins of Humanity: Field School in Rudabánya, Hungary

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  1. http://anthropology.utoronto.ca/Faculty/Begun/main.htm Tentative dates: June 13th to July 11th, 2013 Registration and deposit ($1000): April 2nd Final payment ($2000): May 3rd

  2. A 10 million year old ape • Close to the missing link between great apes and humans • Hungary • Rudabánya • A very rich paleontological site with thousands of fossils • Everyone finds fossils at Rudabánya • Some lucky students find ape fossils Rudapithecus

  3. Here’s what happened • Probably about 9-8 Ma • Climates become more seasonal north of the tropics • Hominids forced south to Africa and Southeast Asia

  4. Recovering fossils The mostcompleteskull of a Europeanfossil ape

  5. The little skull in my hands

  6. Students hard at work

  7. Me excavating a primate

  8. Students taking elevations

  9. A deer pelvis

  10. A pig’s jaw

  11. An elephant jaw

  12. Most of a horse hindlimb

  13. A primate jaw

  14. The guest house

  15. Our daily meeting

  16. Students hard at play

  17. Student Karaoke

  18. A folk festival

  19. Rudabánya 10 million years ago

  20. Everyone finds fossils at Rudabánya • Some lucky students find ape fossils • All your expenses in Hungary are included in the ancillary fees • We sleep in a dorm with showers and bedding provided • Dinner is catered and we make breakfast and lunch in our kitchen • The locals love us and invite us to their special events Rudabánya For more information about the field school, go to: http://anthropology.utoronto.ca/Faculty/Begun/main.htm

  21. For more information about Rudabánya, go to: • http://hungarianspectrum.wordpress.com/2009/08/16/rudapithecus-of-rudabanya-hungary/ • Or Google Rudabánya • Hope to see you this summer!

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