Professor David Lordkipanidze is a Paleoanthropologist, charting the origins of the first Europeans. The remains he discovered at Dmanisi, Georgia, represent the oldest evidence of humans discovered outside of Africa, dating back 1.8 million years. This discovery in 1991 rewrites human history and transforms our view of human evolution and our understanding of the first Europeans’ way of life and societal organisation.
Professor Lordkipanidze started his introduction speech with a presentation on Europe’s common heritage. Then, he explored how Europeans have evolved since that time, and shared his reflection on what we could learn from our common past to help us preserve Europe’s unity. He also refered to the history and the future of the Caucasus region and the perspectives for its European aspirations.
The presentation was followed by a discussion with the audience.
Biography of David Lordkipanidze
Video of interview for Council of Europe TV Journal
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