Neanderthal
| Neanderthal | |
|---|---|
| File:Neanderthalm.png | File:Neanderthalf.png |
| Group | Extinct |
Description
Neanderthals were a robust prehistoric human phenotype that were common before the homo sapiens expansion. They were widespread from Europe to the Altai Mountains. Their features were even more robust compared to that of Cro-Magnons. The Neanderthals died out around 40,000 BCE, though some people suggest they may have died out later in Iberia. There are some suggestions that Neanderthals may have also survived longer in East Asia, according to genetic studies on East Asians and Native Americans. All non-Negroid peoples still have trace Neanderthal ancestry; lowest in peninsular Arabs, higher in Europeans, slightly higher in East Asians, and highest in Native Americans. Aboriginal Australians show similar levels of Neanderthal admixture as Europeans and East Asians. Many traits of modern humans come from the Neanderthals.[1]
Physical Traits
Pinkish to light brown skin with a reddish undertone. straight, thick and abundant brown, sometimes red hair. Short, brachyskelic and strongly mesomorphic with a very robust build. Dolichocephalic, sometimes hyperdolichocephalic, chamaecranic and very large-headed with a protruding occiput. Mesorrhine, very large and high-bridged nose. Philtrum often long. Eyes very deep-set and small, brow ridges very strong. Forehead and chin receding, the forehead appears to be tiny and broad. Heavy jaw and broad face. Zygomatic arches wide-set. Mouth wide, large teeth and tiny lips. Body hair extremely heavy, more than any modern human phenotype. Prognathy often very pronounced with an overprojected face.