Lost Branch: Ancestral DNA Reveals Short-Lived Pioneers in Europe
**They left no descendants, but their DNA tells a fascinating story.**
Newly unearthed DNA is rewriting history, revealing details about an early human group that lived in Europe over 45,000 years ago.
Like a whispered anecdote passed through generations, their genetic legacy tells a compelling story. This previously unknown group substantiated the early human footprint in Europe, arriving in small family units from Africa, navigating the frigid landscapes, mingling with Neanderthals and leaving behind only a fleeting presence in the tapestry of human history.
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These foragers, despite braving the challenges of Ice Age Europe, left behind a legacy in scrap pieces—thousands of bone fragments from the Ranis site in Germany. It’s remarkable how these tiny fragments have yielded profound insights into this forgotten chapter in human history. Illustration
Discoveries from the Past
Just over 45,000 years ago, small groups travelled from Africa to Europe alongside their Neanderthal counterparts. Analysis of bone fragments revealed bonded by kinship – some as close as a mother and daughter.
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