Ekathimerini iconEkathimeriniSep 29, 2026

8 million year-old rhinoceros skull unearthed on Crete

Part of the skull of a prehistoric rhinoceros that lived on what is now Crete up to 8.5 million years ago has been discovered during excavations on the southern island.

8 million year-old rhinoceros skull unearthed on Crete

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Part of the skull of a prehistoric rhinoceros that lived on what is now Crete up to 8.5 million years ago has been discovered during excavations on the southern island.

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Part of the skull of a prehistoric rhinoceros that lived on what is now Crete up to 8.5 million years ago has been discovered during excavations on the southern island.

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