Neanderthals were a distinct human lineage. They lived across Europe and western Asia for at least 300,000 years, disappearing approximately 40,000 years ago. Classified as Homo neanderthalensis, they were closely related to modern humans. Genetic evidence indicates that Neanderthals and Homo sapiens shared a common ancestor roughly 500,000–700,000 years ago. Anatomically, Neanderthals were well adapted to Ice Age environments. They possessed robust skeletal builds, broad ribcages, powerful limb

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