A new digital image of a Neanderthal man, who lived about 56,000 years ago, has been revealed, with some unexpected features. The image was based on skeletal remains that were found in 1908, inside a cave in central France.
Scientists estimate that these humans became extinct more than 400 centuries ago and that the specimen found was about 40 years old.
The images were created by a co-author of the study published in October On the Research Portal websiteCicero Moraes, a Brazilian graphic specialist, and was presented at a conference held by the Italian Ministry of Culture.
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“We created two images, one more objective, with just a sepia-toned bust, and no hair, and another more contemplative and colorful, with a beard and hair,” the researchers said.
They also stated that the images taken show how similar Neanderthals were to us, but had some very noticeable differences, such as, for example, a much smaller chin than ours.
Study co-author Francesco Galassi, a professor of physical anthropology at the University of Lodz in Poland, said the image revealed a whole new perspective on what these humans looked like.
Galassi added to The Sun tabloid: “Photos usually depict Neanderthals looking more powerful and brutal. But it turns out their appearance may have been more similar to humans than people imagine.”
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