Towards the Analysis of Paleoanthropological Finds from the Selungur Cave

This study focuses on the paleoanthropological analysis of odontological materials recovered from the Selungur Cave site, which dates to the Upper Paleolithic period in Central Asia. The scientific interpretation of both archaeological artifacts (lithic assemblages) and organic remains from this site remains a subject of debate. In particular, the taxonomic classification of ancient human teeth recovered from the cultural layers of Selungur Cave has been contentious, leading to unresolved discussions regarding their attribution to a specific hominin group. However, recent morphological analyses conducted by the eminent anthropologist, Professor A. Zubov, have provided critical insights into this issue. Comparative odontological assessments indicate that the dental remains from Selungur Cave exhibit morphological affinities with archaic hominins, particularly Asian Homo erectus, thereby offering a more definitive classification of these remains.