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Discover Toumaï, *Sahelanthropus tchadensis*, a 7-million-year-old hominid fossil from Chad. Unearth its pivotal role in understanding early human evolution.

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    Chad Is Home To The "Toumaï" Skull, A 7-Million-Year-Old Human Ancestor

    Discovered in 2001 in the Djurab Desert, the fossilized skull of Sahelanthropus tchadensis, nicknamed "Toumaï," is one of the oldest hominin fossils ever found. It provides crucial insights into early human evolution, pushing back the timeline of our ancestors.