Museum of Human Evolution
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The Museum of Human Evolution is a major Spanish museum dedicated to the scientific and cultural interpretation of human origins and the evolution of our species, closely linked to the nearby Atapuerca archaeological sites.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana | 1 |
| Museo de la Evolución Humana | 1 |
| Museum of Human Evolution canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T7679872 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Museum of Human Evolution Context triple: [Burgos, hasMuseum, Museum of Human Evolution]
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A.
Hall of Human Origins
The Hall of Human Origins is a major exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History that explores the science and story of human evolution through fossils, artifacts, and interactive displays.
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Museum für Vor- und Frühgeschichte
The Museum für Vor- und Frühgeschichte is a Berlin-based archaeological museum renowned for its extensive collections of prehistoric and early historic artifacts from Europe and beyond.
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C.
Human History Museum
Human History Museum is the former name of the Canadian Museum of History, a major national museum in Gatineau, Quebec, dedicated to preserving and presenting the cultural and historical heritage of Canada and its peoples.
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D.
State Museum of Nature and Man
The State Museum of Nature and Man is a regional museum in Oldenburg, Germany, focusing on natural history, archaeology, and cultural history of the region.
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E.
Provincial Museum of Natural History and Anthropology
The Provincial Museum of Natural History and Anthropology was the original provincial museum in British Columbia that evolved into today’s Royal BC Museum, housing collections on the region’s natural history and Indigenous and settler cultures.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Museum of Human Evolution Target entity description: The Museum of Human Evolution is a major Spanish museum dedicated to the scientific and cultural interpretation of human origins and the evolution of our species, closely linked to the nearby Atapuerca archaeological sites.
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A.
Hall of Human Origins
The Hall of Human Origins is a major exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History that explores the science and story of human evolution through fossils, artifacts, and interactive displays.
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B.
Museum für Vor- und Frühgeschichte
The Museum für Vor- und Frühgeschichte is a Berlin-based archaeological museum renowned for its extensive collections of prehistoric and early historic artifacts from Europe and beyond.
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C.
Human History Museum
Human History Museum is the former name of the Canadian Museum of History, a major national museum in Gatineau, Quebec, dedicated to preserving and presenting the cultural and historical heritage of Canada and its peoples.
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D.
State Museum of Nature and Man
The State Museum of Nature and Man is a regional museum in Oldenburg, Germany, focusing on natural history, archaeology, and cultural history of the region.
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E.
Provincial Museum of Natural History and Anthropology
The Provincial Museum of Natural History and Anthropology was the original provincial museum in British Columbia that evolved into today’s Royal BC Museum, housing collections on the region’s natural history and Indigenous and settler cultures.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | museum ⓘ |
| architect | Juan Navarro Baldeweg ⓘ |
| continent | Europe ⓘ |
| country | Spain ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo |
Atapuerca archaeological sites
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linked to:
Atapuerca archaeological site
human evolution ⓘ human origins ⓘ |
| exhibits |
Atapuerca site findings
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hominid fossils ⓘ interactive scientific displays ⓘ reconstructions of hominins ⓘ |
| floorCount | 4 ⓘ |
| hasAward |
European Museum of the Year Award special mention 2012
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linked to:
European Museum of the Year Award 2012
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| hasBasementLevels | 2 ⓘ |
| hasBuildingUse | museum ⓘ |
| hasCollection |
archaeology
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paleoanthropology ⓘ prehistoric artifacts ⓘ |
| hasCoordinateLocation | 42.3417°N 3.6994°W ⓘ |
| hasEducationalProgram |
guided tours
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school activities ⓘ workshops ⓘ |
| hasExhibition |
permanent exhibition on Atapuerca discoveries
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temporary scientific exhibitions ⓘ |
| hasExhibitionArea | approximately 15000 square meters ⓘ |
| hasMainTheme |
evolution of Homo sapiens
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evolution of hominins in Europe ⓘ |
| hasNearbySite |
Archaeological Site of Atapuerca
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linked to:
Atapuerca archaeological site
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| hasPurpose |
cultural interpretation of human evolution
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scientific interpretation of human evolution ⓘ |
| hasWebsite | https://www.museoevolucionhumana.com ⓘ |
| inception | 2010 ⓘ |
| languageOfWorkOrName | Spanish ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Burgos ⓘ |
| locatedInAdministrativeTerritory | Castile and León ⓘ |
| locatedInTimeZone | Central European Time ⓘ |
| nativeLabel |
Museo de la Evolución Humana
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linked to:
Museum of Human Evolution
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| nearby |
Arlanzón River
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historic center of Burgos ⓘ |
| openingDate | 2010-07-13 ⓘ |
| operatedBy | Junta de Castilla y León ⓘ |
| ownedBy | Junta de Castilla y León ⓘ |
| partOf |
Atapuerca system of sites and institutions
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linked to:
Atapuerca archaeological site
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| UNESCOWorldHeritageRelatedSite |
Archaeological Site of Atapuerca
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linked to:
Atapuerca archaeological site
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Subject: Museum of Human Evolution Description of subject: The Museum of Human Evolution is a major Spanish museum dedicated to the scientific and cultural interpretation of human origins and the evolution of our species, closely linked to the nearby Atapuerca archaeological sites.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Museum of Human Evolution
Atapuerca archaeological site
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associatedWithInstitution
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Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana
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linked to: Museum of Human Evolution