Evolution & Human Origins

In the arid expanses of the Coahuila desert, a remarkable archaeological discovery has surfaced, revealing the ancient lifestyles of hunter-gatherers. The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) recently presented “The Man from Bilbao,” a skeleton unearthed from the high sand dunes near the ancient Viesca lagoon. This finding provides invaluable insights into the pre-Hispanic populations of northern Mexico. Discovery in the Dunes The mission to uncover "The Man from Bilbao" began when tourists stumbled upon human remains protruding from the sand dunes of Bilbao in the northern Mexican desert region. The alert reached the state prosecutor's office, which swiftly involved physical anthropologist Erik Morgan Medina and archaeologist Miguel Vargas. Their initial examination suggested the bones were pre-Hispanic . Subsequently