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Classic Neanderthals:
127-~50kya. Limited to Europe and Western Asia.
Long face - relatively low.
Globular, with maximum breadth at midparietal levels.
Large cranial capacity - 1200-1700, avg ~1500.
Occipital bun.
Extreme midfacial prognathism.
Large orbits, large nasal aperture/cavity.
Dentition
: Large cheek teeth. Fused root and large pulp cavity - taurodontism.
Postcranial:
Extraordinarily thick ribs.
Extremely large muscle attachment.
Distal limb segments relatively short.
Extraordinarily robust.
What tool technology are they associated with?
Mousterian technology, Levallois techniques.
Culture and behavior:
Buried their dead.
Hearths.
Language abilities near modern human.
What is the difference between Classic/Western Neanderthals and Eastern Neanderthals?
Eastern:
Higher skull.
Less occipital bunning.
Less prognathism.
Males taller.
Sites younger.
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ANT Part 4
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ANT Exam Four Part 4 of 5
Updated
12/7/2011, 6:46:35 PM
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