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| + | Neanderthal's eyes spread an overhanging brow ridge of solid bone topped by a long, flat, skullcap that broadens into a bulging, bun like cranium. The lower half of their face juts out and contain large teeth so they can chew animal hide to soften it or clamp on pieces of wood so their hands would be free to carve or chop them. They had broad, flat noses so that inhaled air was warmed before entering the lungs, while their thrust forward face keeps cold air from the brain. Neanderthals had stubby feet, short legs, and a massive barrel-chested frame. They had short limbs to keep warmth in. Their bones weighed 10-20 percent heavier than ours. | ||
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| + | Page 28 of The Manual For Cultural Foundations of Ancient Eastern Civilizations | ||
| + | Walking with Cavemen | ||
| + | Alex Buckman | ||
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Neanderthal's eyes spread an overhanging brow ridge of solid bone topped by a long, flat, skullcap that broadens into a bulging, bun like cranium. The lower half of their face juts out and contain large teeth so they can chew animal hide to soften it or clamp on pieces of wood so their hands would be free to carve or chop them. They had broad, flat noses so that inhaled air was warmed before entering the lungs, while their thrust forward face keeps cold air from the brain. Neanderthals had stubby feet, short legs, and a massive barrel-chested frame. They had short limbs to keep warmth in. Their bones weighed 10-20 percent heavier than ours. [[1]] Sources: Page 28 of The Manual For Cultural Foundations of Ancient Eastern Civilizations Walking with Cavemen Alex Buckman
