Results for: Paleoanthropology

This article explores the ongoing debate surrounding the final Neanderthal populations, focusing on evidence from the Iberian Peninsula and the latest research that challenges previous assumptions. It investigates the use of radiocarbon dating and archaeological evidence to pinpoint the last known Neanderthal communities and considers the potential for interbreeding with Homo sapiens.

A new analysis of the DNA of ‘Thorin’, a Neanderthal who lived around 42,000 years ago, reveals he belonged to a previously unknown lineage isolated for 50,000 years. This discovery challenges existing theories about Neanderthal extinction and highlights the importance of social and cultural factors in their demise.