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Olduvai

Definition:

Olduvai is a paleoanthropological site in Tanzania, known for its rich fossil discoveries, specifically those related to human evolution.

Noun - Sense 1:

A location in Tanzania where important archaeological discoveries have been made, shedding light on human prehistory.

Example sentence: The archaeological team discovered ancient stone tools at Olduvai, providing valuable insights into early human development.

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Noun - Sense 2:

A deep canyon within the Great Rift Valley in East Africa, where several layers of sediment have accumulated over millions of years.

Example sentence: The layers of sediment in Olduvai Gorge unveil a timeline of human evolution and changing environmental conditions.

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Adjective:

Describing something or someone related to Olduvai.

Example sentence: The Olduvai artifacts displayed at the museum provide an extraordinary glimpse into our ancestors' way of life.

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