Neanderthal extinction occurred roughly 40,000 years ago with the immigration of modern humans (Cro-Magnons), but Neanderthals in Gibraltar may have persisted for thousands of …

6 days ago · The name Neanderthal (or Neandertal) derives from the Neander Valley (German Neander Thal or Neander Tal) in Germany, where the fossils were first found. Until the late …

Together with an Asian people known as Denisovans, Neanderthals are our closest ancient human relatives. Scientific evidence suggests our two species shared a common ancestor. …

Jan 3, 2024 · Neanderthals made and used a diverse set of sophisticated tools, controlled fire, lived in shelters, made and wore clothing, were skilled hunters of large animals and also ate …

Oct 21, 2016 · Neanderthals are an extinct group of fossil humans that appeared in Western Eurasia in the mid-Middle Pleistocene and shared the stage with the first modern humans …

Mar 6, 2023 · Homo neanderthalensis, were named by geologist William King, who based the name on his findings near La Chapelle Aux Saints, in France. At first glance, fossilized bones …

Nov 14, 2025 · The University of Seville announces that Neanderthal footprints found along Portugal’s Algarve coast have led to unexpected insights about Neanderthal culture.

Sep 8, 2025 · In truth, Homo neanderthalensis were intelligent, adaptable humans who made tools, buried their dead, wore jewelry, and even shared genes with many of us today. Living …

2 days ago · Neanderthal remains from Goyet reveal selective cannibalism of non-local groups, shedding light on territorial conflict 45,000 years ago.

Dec 6, 2023 · Neanderthals are Homo sapiens ’s closest-known relative, and today we know we rubbed shoulders with them for thousands of years, up until the very end of their long reign …