Importance:
- The Cheddar Man is the oldest complete human skeleton found in Britain.
- His remains were discovered in Gough's Cave in Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, England.
- He provides important insights into the genetic makeup and appearance of Britain's earliest inhabitants.
- Genetic analysis revealed he had dark skin, blue eyes, and light hair.
- He belonged to the Mesolithic period, a transitional era between the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods, characterized by the introduction of agriculture.
- The Cheddar Man is considered an icon of British archaeology and a significant figure in understanding human history.
