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Where were Neanderthals primarily located?
Where were Neanderthals primarily located?
Neanderthals primarily lived in Eurasia until about 40,000 years ago.
What is the name of the type specimen of Neanderthals?
What is the name of the type specimen of Neanderthals?
The type specimen of Neanderthals is Neanderthal 1, found in 1856 in the Neander Valley in present-day Germany.
When did the line of Neanderthals split from that of modern humans?
When did the line of Neanderthals split from that of modern humans?
The time of divergence of Neanderthals from modern humans is not clear, with studies producing various times ranging from 315,000 to more than 800,000 years ago.
From when are the oldest potential Neanderthal bones dated?
From when are the oldest potential Neanderthal bones dated?
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Neanderthals
- Neanderthals are an extinct species or subspecies of archaic humans that lived in Eurasia until approximately 40,000 years ago.
- The type specimen, Neanderthal 1, was discovered in 1856 in the Neander Valley in present-day Germany.
- The line of Neanderthals diverged from that of modern humans, but the exact timing is unclear, with studies suggesting dates ranging from 315,000 to over 800,000 years ago.
- The oldest potential Neanderthal bones date back to 430,000 years ago, but their classification remains uncertain.
- Neanderthals are known from numerous fossils, particularly from after 130,000 years ago.
Evolutionary History
- Neanderthals evolved from the species H. heidelbergensis, but the exact date of divergence is unclear.
- The split between the Neanderthal and modern human lineages is still a topic of research and debate.
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Test your knowledge of Neanderthals with this quiz. Learn about their characteristics, habitats, and interactions with modern humans. Gain insights into the fascinating lives of these extinct hominids and their contributions to human evolution.
