Discovered by: Ştefan Milota, Ricardo Rodrigo, Oana Moldovan and João Zilhão
Age: About 41,500–39,500 years old
Species:Homo sapiens
This skull looks modern but retains a few archaic traits, such as wide cheek bones. Some scientists wonder if this means that on rare occasions Homo sapiens interbred with Neanderthals, who lived in Europe at the same time.
Reference:Oase 2. Human Origins. Washington, DC: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. 30 March 2016.
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The accompanying museum label (see the other photograph by the same author) states:
Homo sapiens
Oase 2 Peştera cu Oase, Romania About 41,500–39,500 years old Cast
This skull looks modern but retains a few archaic traits, such as wide cheek bones. Some scientists wonder if this means that on rare occasions Homo sapiens interbred with Neanderthals, who lived in Europe at the same time.
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