Spanish archaeologists revealed one of the reasons for the extinction of the Neanderthals… Research results showed that Neanderthals were less mobile than modern humans. According to scientists, this factor, among others, led to the disappearance of the Neanderthals.
About this with reference to an article in the Journal of Quaternary Science informs nplus1.ru.
The results of studies of remains in Vasco-Cantabria, where Neanderthals and modern humans lived, showed that both species preferred to hunt red deer. At the same time, Neanderthals were more likely to suffer from hunger. Scientists noted that this important discovery will help to find out the global cause of their disappearance, which happened about 40 thousand years ago.
Scientists believe that a number of reasons led to this, one of which is the dispersal of the ancestors of modern people across the Eurasian continent. The two human species began to compete for resources, and in this struggle, the Neanderthals were defeated.
Another reason for the extinction of the Neanderthals is called climate change and natural disasters, which led to the disappearance of many species of animals that served as food for ancient people.
In addition, there is a possibility that a small population of Neanderthals died due to forced incest, the spread of cannibalism and an unsustainable sex ratio.
Earlier we wrote that in Spain among the sands discovered the ruins of ancient Roman baths.
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