Ancient rift valleys and deep caves often contain human fossils that can provide clues about human evolution and the lives of our ancestors. What do we call an anthropologist who examines just the human evolutionary aspect of fossils?

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A paleoanthropologist specifically examines human fossils to understand human evolution, whereas a prehistoric archaeologist generally studies all aspects of prehistoric cultures and societies, including material culture, architecture, and social organization. An archaeologist is a broader term that can refer to the study of any past human society or culture, while a paleoprimatologist is a specialist in the study of extinct primates, including early human ancestors.

Ancient Rift Valleys and Deep Caves Often Contain Human Fossils