"45,000-Year-Old Bones Rewrite Early Human History in Europe"

Bone fragments found in a cave in Germany have pushed back the timeline for the arrival of Homo sapiens in Europe to over 45,000 years ago, challenging previous estimates. The discovery, based on ancient DNA analysis of 13 skeletal remains, sheds light on how Homo sapiens adapted to cold climates and interacted with Neanderthals. The findings also suggest that stone artifacts previously attributed to Neanderthals were likely made by Homo sapiens, indicating an early presence of our species across northern Europe. The research provides new insights into the diet, mobility, and potential interactions between Homo sapiens and Neanderthals during this period.