Understanding Neanderthals
Origin Stories
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Interbreeding between Homo sapiens and Neanderthals
The chapter explores the prolonged interbreeding between Homo sapiens and Neanderthals, considering factors like environmental conditions, technological advancements, and social connectivity that may have influenced these events. It delves into genetic evidence from fossils in Siberia and Romania, highlighting distinct periods of interbreeding and discussing the diverse geographic range of Neanderthals and the varied mechanisms of contact that may have contributed to their disappearance.
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