Saccopastore skulls

The two human skulls that derive from Homo neanderthalensis were located in a quarry along the Aniene River in gravel and sand beds that have since been replaced by building areas with the city.

From geomorphological classification, the two skulls were assigned to the Tyrrhenian stage due to their location within a small hill approximately 5 meters above the river.

[1] After being discovered, the skulls were kept at the Institute of Anthropology of the University of Rome until World War II, when they were taken by Professor Sergio Sergi to be preserved and kept safe from German officers who were seeking fossil treasures.

[3] In April 1929, workmen of the quarry located near the Aniene River discovered a human cranium that looked to be fossilized.

The second Saccopastore skull is identified as a male and is lacking the entire vault, along with the left front orbital areas, and part of the base.