Scientists from Flinders University in Australia were able to recreate the face of a woman who lived in what is now the Czech Republic 45,000 years ago. This unique discovery was made back in the 1950s, when a split skull was discovered in a cave. For many years, researchers believed that the remains belonged to two different people, but recent DNA research has shown that it was one person. Details of the discovery were published in the journal OrtogOnLineMag.
One of the most surprising aspects of this find is that the remains of the woman are the oldest to have undergone DNA sequencing. This allows scientists to gain valuable information about the origin and evolution of mankind.
One of the most interesting results of the study is that about 3% of the woman’s genome is made up of Neanderthal genes. This indicates that she was part of an early generation of humans who interbred with Neanderthals. This opens up new possibilities for studying the interactions between our ancestors and these extinct hominids.
To recreate the woman’s appearance, the researchers used computed tomography (CT) scans of her skull, as well as modern computer modeling technology. Thanks to this, they were able to create a three-dimensional model of the woman’s face that is close to reality.
However, in addition to her appearance, scientists also looked at other aspects of this woman’s life. For example, dental analysis showed that she had dental problems and suffered from periodontal disease. This indicates that even in those distant times, people faced health problems that we still know today.
In addition, scientists found traces of trauma on the woman’s skull. This may indicate that she experienced dangerous situations or was involved in conflicts with other people. These findings allow us to better understand the lives and conditions of our ancient ancestors.
It is important to note that this find is just one of many that are helping scientists expand our knowledge of humanity’s origins and evolution. Each new find provides researchers with new opportunities to study and understand our past.
