"The triumph of Homo sapiens over Neanderthals was not a clearcut event, but rather the result of continued interactions and interbreeding with modern humans from a surviving group."
"Hublin explained that Neanderthals and Homo sapiens were quite distinct species, with skull and jawbone differences more pronounced than those between chimpanzees and bonobos."
"The evolution of paleolithic industries throughout the Old World reveals very different stories depending on the region, indicating diverse human populations."
The evolution of Homo sapiens over Neanderthals was complex, involving interactions and interbreeding rather than a straightforward triumph. Professor Jean-Jacques Hublin presented research indicating that during the Paleolithic period, various human forms coexisted and interacted in Eurasia. Hublin emphasized the distinct differences between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens, noting their separation occurred 800,000 to a million years ago. He highlighted that Neanderthals thrived in Europe and Asia, while Homo sapiens originated in Africa before migrating.
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