Modern humans carry roughly 3% Neanderthal DNA, and the oldest known Homo sapiens fossils, around 300,000 years old, come from North Africa. Denisovan skeletal remains suggest heights near 6'3"-6'4", while Neanderthals averaged about 170 cm with a recorded maximum near 192 cm.
Genetic debate on Denisovan and Neanderthal DNA in modern humans
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Key facts
- Modern humans share approximately 3% DNA with Neanderthals
- The oldest known Homo sapiens fossils are dated to approximately 300,000 years ago, found in North Africa
- Differences between humans amount to only 1% of genetic variation, with 0.1% representing roughly two million genes
- Denisovan remains show individuals approximately 6'3-6'4 tall, described as robust but not giant in skeletal evidence
- Neanderthal maximum height recorded was approximately 192 cm, though most averaged around 170 cm
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