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Scientists uncover old bones

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DECEMBER 6, 2000

French and Kenyan scientists say they have discovered the fossilized remains of human ancestors in Kenya that are 6 million years old.

If correctly dated, the bones, which include parts of jaws with teeth, arms, legs, and fingers, would be 1.5 million years older than a previous find made in Ethiopia.

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Scientists say they have found oldest bones of human ancestors (AP 12/5)