Ancient DNA unveils Siberian Neandertals’ small-scale social lives

Neandertal communities in a mountainous part of Central Asia consisted of small groups of close relatives and adult female newcomers as early as 59,000 years ago, according to researchers.

That social scenario comes courtesy of DNA extracted from the teeth and bones of 13 Neandertals found at two caves in the foothills of southern Siberia’s Altai Mountains.

It is not known if Altai Neandertals' small-scale lifestyle was unusual or similar to Neandertal practices in other parts of the world.

The social scenario is based on the teeth and bones of 13 Neandertals found in two caves in the foothills of the Altai Mountains.

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