How did humans arrive and settle in Europe, and how did they interact with the Neanderthals who were already there?
It unveils important changes in the genetic makeup of some regions following major climate changes,” - Ludovic Orlando, a molecular archaeologist.
Researchers used geographical data systems, with bio-geographical data inputs, to uncover routes that Neanderthals would have likely taken.
The evidence comes from the Neumark-Nord 1 site near Halle, Germany, where 3,122 bones, tusks, and teeth have been found.