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Fossils point to common ancestor of modern humans, Neanderthals: Bones from a Moroccan quarry belonged to a hominin that lived when the human lineage was splitting.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Alex, Bridget 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the discovery of ancient hominin fossils in a quarry in Casablanca, Morocco, which may provide crucial insights into the evolutionary split between modern humans and their ancient relatives, Neanderthals and Denisovans. The 773,000-year-old fossils, including jawbones and vertebrae, exhibit a mix of traits from both archaic and modern human ancestors, suggesting they may represent a key point in human evolution. Researchers emphasize the rarity of such fossils from this period and the potential for further discoveries in the region, which could help clarify the complex ancestry of modern humans. However, some experts express caution regarding the interpretations of these findings, highlighting the need for more evidence to support the claims. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2026/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:190772168
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