Exhibition: Face to Face with Prehistory

A Mesolithic woman, discovered in Margaux Cave, lived over 10,500 years ago. Her DNA, along with that of others from the same period, is helping scientists learn more about the early genetic diversity of humans in Europe. Like Cheddar Man, the 10,500-year-old skeleton found in Britain who had dark skin, blue eyes, and curly dark hair, this woman also had blue eyes and dark hair—but her skin tone was lighter, suggesting that variation in skin colour existed before farming began and may have been influenced by factors like diet, migration, and climate. Scientists have collaborated with artists Kennis and Kennis to create a facial reconstruction of the woman, which will be displayed in museums in Belgium. As she prepares to travel to museums across the country in a stunning new facial reconstruction, we needed YOUR help.

Before she sets off, she needed a name.

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Thank you for casting your votes!

After the removal of 488 BOT votes, 4890 valid votes remained, and the winner is clear:

Mos’anne with 41% of the votes!

Followed by Mrgo with 31%, and Freyà with 28% of the votes.

Come and visit her in one of your neighbouring museums.

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Mos’anne is awaiting you!