Ancient Artifacts Reveal Surprising Human Ancestry
The discovery of a modern human baby's hip bone among Neanderthal remains in a French cave suggests the existence of an unknown lineage of early modern humans. The finding raises questions about the origins of the Châtelperronian techno-cultural complex found in the cave, with some proposing a collaboration between Neanderthals and modern humans. The hip bone closely resembles that of anatomically modern humans but also displays variations not seen in modern human infants. This suggests the presence of ancient modern humans coexisting with Neanderthals during the transition from the Middle to the Upper Paleolithic, potentially leading to a cultural exchange or blending of populations.
