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The Neanderthals and Cro-Magnons were two distinct hominid species that coexisted in Europe and Asia around 40,000 years ago. In this thread, we'll explore the physical differences between them and why the Cro-Magnon ultimately outlasted the Neanderthal.
Physical Differences:
All neanderthal features in comparison to Cro Magnon:
Neanderthals had a larger cranial capacity than Cro-Magnons, which suggests they may have had similar cognitive abilities. However, evidence of art, complex tools, and social structures found in Cro-Magnon sites indicates a more advanced cultural development.
Conquest
The exact reasons for the Neanderthal's decline are still debated among scientists. Some factors that have contributed to the Cro-Magnon's conquest include:
Recent genetic studies show that some modern humans share a small percentage of Neanderthal DNA, indicating that the two species interbred. This interbreeding could have contributed to the Neanderthal's decline as their gene pool became increasingly diluted.
Real life example of this:
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Todays Beauty Standard and why looking like a neanderthal is a big failo
The inferiority of Neanderthals is also reflected in modern beauty standards. Traits associated with Cro-Magnons, such as a high forehead, a small nose, and a slender build, are often considered more attractive. In contrast, features reminiscent of Neanderthals, like a more prominent brow ridge, recessed chin, a wider nose, are viewed as ugly and unhealthy. This is evident in the way we describe people with perceived Neanderthal-like features or in the use of the term "Neanderthal" as an insult to imply lack of intelligence or sophistication.
Remember a lot of recessed people are not even recessed, but are interbred with neanderthals.
Physical Differences:
All neanderthal features in comparison to Cro Magnon:
| Feature | Neanderthal | Cro-Magnon |
|---|---|---|
| Height | Shorter (5'4" males, 5'1" females) | Taller (5'10" males, 5'6" females) |
| Body build | Stockier, more robust | Slender, more modern |
| Brow ridge | Prominent, continuous | Less prominent, more separated |
| Face shape | Wider, more protruding | Narrower, less protruding |
| Nose | Larger | Smaller |
| Limbs | Shorter, adapted for cold climates | Longer |
| Skull shape | Lower and more elongated at the back | Higher and more rounded |
| Cranial capacity | Larger | Smaller |
| Chin | Less developed, receding | More developed, pronounced |
| Dental arch | More robust, larger front teeth | More gracile, smaller front teeth |
| Forehead | Lower, sloping | Higher, more vertical |
| Cheekbones | More robust, projecting laterally | Less robust, less projecting |
| Occipital bun | Present (projection at the back of the skull) | Absent or reduced |
| Ribcage | Barrel-shaped, wider | More tapered, narrower |
| Pelvis | Wider, more robust | Narrower, more gracile |
| Shoulder blades (scapulae) | More robust, shorter spine | Less robust, longer spine |
| Upper arm (humerus) | More robust, larger joint surfaces | Less robust, smaller joint surfaces |
| Thigh bone (femur) | More robust, thicker cortical bone | Less robust, thinner cortical bone |
| Leg bones (tibia, fibula) | More robust, slightly curved | Less robust, straighter |
| Foot shape | Flatter, broader | More arched, narrower |
| Enamel thickness (teeth) | Thicker | Thinner |
| Penis | Shorter | Longer, wider |
Neanderthals had a larger cranial capacity than Cro-Magnons, which suggests they may have had similar cognitive abilities. However, evidence of art, complex tools, and social structures found in Cro-Magnon sites indicates a more advanced cultural development.
Conquest
The exact reasons for the Neanderthal's decline are still debated among scientists. Some factors that have contributed to the Cro-Magnon's conquest include:
- Superior hunting strategies and weapons
- More complex social structures and cooperation
- Better adaptation to changing environments
- Disease: Neanderthal's had a worse immune systems
Recent genetic studies show that some modern humans share a small percentage of Neanderthal DNA, indicating that the two species interbred. This interbreeding could have contributed to the Neanderthal's decline as their gene pool became increasingly diluted.
Real life example of this:
Todays Beauty Standard and why looking like a neanderthal is a big failo
The inferiority of Neanderthals is also reflected in modern beauty standards. Traits associated with Cro-Magnons, such as a high forehead, a small nose, and a slender build, are often considered more attractive. In contrast, features reminiscent of Neanderthals, like a more prominent brow ridge, recessed chin, a wider nose, are viewed as ugly and unhealthy. This is evident in the way we describe people with perceived Neanderthal-like features or in the use of the term "Neanderthal" as an insult to imply lack of intelligence or sophistication.
Remember a lot of recessed people are not even recessed, but are interbred with neanderthals.
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