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Rare fossils reveal what ancient Denisovans may have looked like

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Briefings

A 2026 article notes that the Denisovan group, which lived in East Asia between 300,000 and 45,000 years ago, remains largely mysterious due to a sparse fossil record. The text highlights that while the group is closely related to Neanderthals, detailed physical descriptions are scarce, leaving researchers uncertain about their appearance and biology.

Key points

• Denisovans lived in East Asia from 300,000 to 45,000 years ago.
• The fossil record is sparse, making physical descriptions of Denisovans scarce.

Context

Denisovans were an extinct human group closely related to Neanderthals, but their specific physical characteristics remain largely unknown due to limited archaeological evidence.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single article from 2026 stating the general scarcity of fossils; specific dates, locations, or physical descriptions are not provided.

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