Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Lucy’s discovery was a groundbreaking event that captivated both the scientific community and the world at large, providing invaluable insights into the evolution of life on Earth.
It answered many questions while also prompting new inquiries that continue to drive research and exploration, the Prime Minister shared on social media channels.
Lucy or Diniknesh was discovered on 24 November, 1974, in Afar Region in the locality of Hadar.
Lucy is one of the oldest archeological remains of human species of 3.2 million years old.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency