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Discovering fossils is key to understanding human evolution.

Natufian Culture (Jordan): Early agricultural practices dating back 12,000 years.
Australopithecus Afarensis (Ethiopia): Famous 'Lucy' fossil from 3.2 million years ago.
Java Man (Indonesia): Homo erectus fossils found in 1890s.

National Museum of Natural History, Washington D.C., USA: World-class exhibits on human evolution.

Pro tip: Visit museums with paleoanthropology sections for hands-on learning and guided tours.

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