Bone and tooth fragments from caves help scientists unravel mysteries of Neanderthals

Previous research at the Siberian site showed that the Neanderthals interacted with the Denisovans, however, the interactions between our species and Neanderthals remains unclear.

By studying the genetics of the Palaeolithic remains which date back approximately 54,000 years, scientists concluded that Neanderthal communities were made up of small groups of relatives.

These groups would differ in size between approximately 10 to 20 members and the women would move to other communities while men would remain.

Along with the remains of the father and daughter, second-degree relatives were found when a young boy and an adult woman were found, possibly the boy’s aunt, cousin or grandmother.

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