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Multiregional Theory
Anatomical and fossil evidence is considerable similarities between Peking man fossils and modern humans from China. Fossils from Asia and Australia can demonstrate some support for this theory. Dali from China, appeared to be very modern-like with delicate facial structure and cheekbones. Very little evidence.

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Anatomical evidence suggests that Neanderthals and other hominids are separate species to early modern humans. Neanderthals had a much more robust (shorter and thicker) skeletons while humans have a less robustly build skeleton. Humans have a reduced facial skeleton with small jaws, whereas Neanderthals have a massive skull.
Neanderthal DNA and modern human DNA is very different. Evidence in genetics

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