The Spanish team says the latest remains are more primitive than Homo antecessor but bear a resemblance to Homo erectus.

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Bones from a hominin, nicknamed "Pink" after the rock band Pink Floyd, significantly predate those of a species previously found at the site, scientists say.

Scientists have unearthed facial bones that may belong to a previously unknown human species. The bones, nicknamed "Pink," are estimated to be a million years old.