Assimilation or replacement - a study about Neanderthals and modern humans

Focusing on the survival and adaptation of Neanderthals, this essay explores their remarkable ability to thrive in harsh climates for over 250,000 years. It highlights their cultural and morphological adaptations that contributed to their success as a species. However, it raises the intriguing question of their sudden disappearance between 40,000 and 28,000 years ago, prompting a deeper investigation into the factors that led to their extinction despite their resilience.