The fossil “Lucy” discovered in Ethiopia, will be exposed for the 1st time in Europe

The fossilized bones of the famous “Lucy” will be exhibited for the first time in a European museum.

The prehistoric skeleton discovered in Ethiopia. However, left the country and will be exhibited at the National Museum of Prague for about two months.

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“When you think of Lucy. Moreover, its scientific value is one thing, but on the other hand, even if it has been discovered in Ethiopia, Lucy is such an emblematic specimen that it belongs to the whole world. In addition, Everyone would like to share it with the rest of the world. For example, “, explained Yohannes Haile-Selassie, director of the Institute of Human Origin of the State University of Arizona. In addition,

The fossil “lucy” discovered ethiopia, will fossil “Lucy” is 3.2 million years old. It was discovered in Ethiopia in 1974 in what was once an old lake.

The discovery of Lucy was particularly important because its bones have signs of bipedy, a decisive characteristic of human evolution.

“She brings people together. She gives them the opportunity to see her. This is how I see his trip this time in the Czech Republic. In a way, it becomes a diplomat, creating links between people, links between governments. It’s really positive, and I think it must be encouraged. “, said Yohannes Haile-Selassie, director of the Institute of Human Origin of the State University of Arizona.

This is the second time that Lucy has left Ethiopia. the first time having taken place between 2007 and 2013, when she toured in the United States.

“I think that for the rest of the world. it is a good thing to fossil “lucy” discovered ethiopia, will better know the origin of Lucy and to create a link between them and their past. “, Said Paul Artus, New Zealand tourist.

“It’s part of everyone’s story. We are all from it. Everyone should therefore be able to identify with Lucy. understand what it represents for us as a species that has evolved. »»confided Patricia Silton, Australian tourist.

If many experts believe that Lucy’s trip is a unique opportunity for Europeans. the rest of the world, some are worried about its security.

Some fear that fragile bones will be damaged during transport or by different climatic conditions.

At the National Museum of Ethiopia. a replica of Lucy is on display, while real remains are kept in a safe to protect them.