Ancient Child's Skeleton Reveals Secrets of Human and Neanderthal History

What can an ancient child's skeleton tell us about our evolutionary journey?
The Lapedo Child's remains were discovered in Portugal, blending traits from both humans and Neanderthals.,Found in Lagar Velho 27 years ago, the child's skeleton was notably red, possibly due to burial in painted animal skin.,Initial analysis revealed Neanderthal-like features, suggesting close lineage link between humans and Neanderthals.,Dating the skeleton proved challenging due to contamination; researchers turned to charcoal and nearby animal bones for age.,Recent advancements allowed dating of the child to between 27,700 and 28,600 years ago using protein analysis.,Bethan Linscott, a study author, feels privileged to uncover a piece of the child's ancient narrative.,Reflecting on the child's life in just four years raises poignant questions about their loved ones and daily joys.,As dating methods improve, researchers gain better insights into human ancestry, helping us remember our origins.
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