Previous research on early hominids is particularly identified with Mary Leakey and Louis Leakey, who were responsible for the preliminary archaeological research at Olorgesailie and Hyrax Hill.
Riset awal mengenal hominid dilakukan oleh Louis Leakey dan Mary Leakey, yang bertanggung jawab untuk riset arkeologikal awal di Ologesailie dan Bukit Hyrax.