Ever wondered about the appearance of a Neanderthal? Wonder no more!
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have reconstructed the face of a Neanderthal woman who lived 75,000 years ago. Using 200 skull fragments discovered in a cave, archaeologists pieced together her features to provide a fascinating glimpse into our distant relative’s appearance. Surprisingly, the reconstructed face bears a striking resemblance to modern humans, despite the structural differences between Neanderthal and human skulls.
While we can’t decipher her thoughts, it’s intriguing to consider what might have been on her mind—perhaps pondering the mysteries of particle physics or contemplating the complexities of postmodernism. Remarkably, Neanderthals possessed brains comparable in size, if not larger, relative to their smaller bodies compared to humans, hinting at their intellectual capabilities.
