Mankind’s ancestor still sleeps at Jbel Irhoud
Jbel Irhroud is now part of world history. The mountain, home to a barite quarry, became the cradle of mankind in June 2017. «The remains of primitive Homo sapiens have been discovered here, along with stone tools and faunal remains. Dating back some 315,000 years, the human fossils represent the oldest traces of our species known to date. This scientific discovery of worldwide significance has revolutionized available knowledge...», says a pale sign at the entrance to the site (see photo).