Excavations at Piltdown circa 1913
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Excavations at Piltdown circa 1913
Charles Dawson (left) and Dr A Smith Woodward (right)
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20th Century Dawson Excavation Forgery Fossil Fossilised Fraud Great Britain Hoax Photograph Piltdown Piltdown Archive Piltdown Hoax Piltdown Man Scientist United Kingdom Charles Dawson
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of discovery at the Piltdown excavation site in Sussex, England, in 1913. The two men in the image are Charles Dawson (left), a local amateur archaeologist, and Dr. A.S. Woodward (right), a prominent paleontologist and geologist from the British Museum. At the time, the Piltdown site was believed to be the location of the discovery of a groundbreaking new fossil, later dubbed "Piltdown Man," which was purported to be the missing link between humans and apes. The discovery generated worldwide excitement and controversy, as it challenged prevailing scientific theories about human evolution. However, the Piltdown Man was later revealed to be a hoax, one of the most notorious in the history of science. In 1953, new radiocarbon dating techniques revealed that the Piltdown fossil was not as old as previously believed, and further analysis revealed that the skull and jawbone were from different species. Despite the eventual revelation of the fraud, this photograph remains an iconic image of the early 20th century scientific community in action. The Piltdown excavation marked a turning point in the study of human evolution, leading to increased scrutiny and skepticism of claims of new discoveries and the development of more rigorous scientific methods. The Piltdown Archive, housed at the University of Cambridge, contains extensive records of the Piltdown investigation, including correspondence, field notes, and photographs. This photograph is a valuable primary source for researchers studying the history of the Piltdown Hoax and the development of scientific methods in the 20th century.
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