Laetoli

Laetoli is an archaeological site in Tanzania famous for its well-preserved human and animal footprints dating back about 3.6 million years. These footprints were made by early hominins walking across a soft volcanic ash bed, which later hardened and preserved the impressions. The discovery provides valuable insights into how our ancient ancestors moved and interacted with their environment, shedding light on human evolution and gait. Laetoli helps scientists understand early human behavior and the development of walking upright, making it a key site in paleoanthropology.