3B Scientific's range of anthropological skulls has been newly reissued in its entirety. The results are plain to see. The Steinheim skull model is the finest casting produced from scientifically made copies of specimens featured in the collection at the Institute of Anthropology and Human Genetics for Biologists at the Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe University, Frankfurt/Main, Germany. This means that all the details in each anthropological skull can be reproduced absolutely accurately. This Steinheim unique replica is supplemented by having it displayed on a pedestal that contains a relief map of the geographical area where the specimen was found.

Replica Homo steinheimnensis Skull (Berkhemer, 1936) 005-1001296

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3B Scientific's range of anthropological skulls has been newly reissued in its entirety. The results are plain to see. The Steinheim skull model is the finest casting produced from scientifically made copies of specimens featured in the collection at the Institute of Anthropology and Human Genetics for Biologists at the Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe University, Frankfurt/Main, Germany. This means that all the details in each anthropological skull can be reproduced absolutely accurately. This Steinheim unique replica is supplemented by having it displayed on a pedestal that contains a relief map of the geographical area where the specimen was found.

This Steinheim skull model is a detailed casting from Berkhemer's reconstruction (1936, skull with no jawbone). The Steinheim replica was modeled after an original skull from a forerunner of Neanderthal man,speices Homo (sapiens) steinheimensis. The original skull from this ancestor of modern humans is aged between about 25 and 35 at time of death and was discovered in a gravel in Steinheim, southern Germany, in 1933. Forerunner of a Neanderthal man or an ancient Homo sapiens. Discovered at: a gravel pit near Steinheim an der Mur, Germany Discovery: 1933 Age: approximately 250,000 years
Weight 1.14 kg
Dimensions 19 x 12.5 x 21.5 cm
Brand 3B Scientific

The Replica Homo steinheimensis Skull (Berkhemer, 1936) – Specimen 005-1001296 is a scientifically accurate reproduction of the famous Steinheim skull, discovered in Germany in 1933 and reconstructed by Berkhemer in 1936. Believed to date back approximately 250,000 years, this fossil is often considered a transitional form between Homo erectus and later human species such as Homo neanderthalensis.

The replica highlights key features including a broad cranial vault, pronounced brow ridges, and intermediate traits that make it invaluable for evolutionary comparison. Durable and precise, it serves as an essential tool for anthropology education, archaeology training, and research collections.

Key Features:

  • Accurate replica of the Homo steinheimensis (Steinheim skull)

  • Based on the 1936 reconstruction by Fritz Berckhemer

  • Displays transitional cranial features between Homo erectus and Homo neanderthalensis

  • Durable construction for classroom, lab, and museum use

  • Ideal for anthropology, archaeology, and human evolution studies

This Homo steinheimensis skull replica is a vital educational resource, providing students and professionals with a tangible example of transitional human evolution.

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