As far as I can tell, the reconstructions are based on complex factors from the skull and any other available skeletal and biological evidence. But there’s no real way to check it. So, is there some genuine scientific purpose for it?
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I cannot relate to an ancient skull – it just looks like a ‘thing’ rather than as the remains of a human. Doing a reconstruction shows that the skull was once a real person who ate, breathed and generally lived a life.
So, scientifically, there may or may not be a valid reason for doing it – but it does grab the attention of the general public and, perhaps, makes them more interested in the science. Of course when the public are interested, money for research may be easier to obtain.
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