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- Discovered in 1924
- Lived in South Africa
- Lived around 2.1 to 3.3 million years ago
- Australopithecus africanus means “southern ape of Africa”
- Took more than 20 years of research for the scientific community to accept Australopithecus africanus as a relative on the human family tree

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- Believed to be a hunter but around 1970-80’s scientists were proven wrong
- Diet included fruit, plants, nuts, seeds, roots, insects, and eggs. Scientists can tell by looking at their teeth and analyzing their size and shape.
- Ate tough foods but also had a diet which consisted of softer foods.

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- Round cranium that fit a larger brain and small teeth
- Long arms
- Ape-like features
- Low jaw

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- the first fossil of a human ancestor ever found in Africa (best-known early human species)
- one of the longest-lived species to be discovered

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- The bust was made up of limestone, modeled gypsum, and crystal and black colored wax for the eyes.
- It became a pawn in the Cold War rivalries between the East and West
- Germans stole the statue around 1913 with fraudulent documents

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- Nefertiti became one of the most famous women in ancient history and an icon of feminine beauty
- The name Nefertiti means “the beautiful one has cometh forth”
- She was used on an election poster with the quote “Strong Women for Berlin” written on it

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- The burial shaft of Meresankh’s is located over five meters underneath the upper floor which is where all of her costly and luxurious items would be kept.

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- Found in the northern chamber of Meresankh’s tomb are ten statues of women formed directly into the wall which is uncommon in the male-dominated society of Egypt, however, they represent Meresankh’s position among her fellow female relatives who were also royalty.