ISSN:
1824-310X
Keywords:
Near East
;
Mousterian
;
Radiometric dates
;
Neandertals
;
Modern Humans
;
Evolutionary perspectives
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The present paper deals with the two identifiedHomo sapiens groups in the Middle Palaeolithic from the Near East, the Neandertals and the Modern Humans. Their main morphological characteristics are discussed, comparing also both populations, one with another, as well as with the European Neandertals or Predmost III. The data confirm the presence in the Levant of Near Eastern Neandertal and Modern Human lineages from at least 150 Ky., relating the most ancient documents, respectively, to Tabun I and Zuttiyeh individuals. The coexistence of both human groups, having the same cultural background, along the whole Middle Palaeolithic is demonstrated, while the possibility of interbreeding is not excluded.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02437393
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