Neanderthals
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Neanderthals were an extinct species of archaic humans who lived across Eurasia until about 40,000 years ago and are known for their close genetic relationship and limited interbreeding with modern humans.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Neanderthals canonical | 10 |
| Homo neanderthalensis | 4 |
| Neandertals | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2474231 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Neanderthals Context triple: [Neanderthal Man: In Search of Lost Genomes, mainSubject, Neanderthals]
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A.
Homo
Homo is the biological genus that includes modern humans and their closest extinct relatives, characterized by advanced cognitive abilities and the use of complex tools.
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B.
Paranthropus robustus
Paranthropus robustus is an extinct robust australopithecine hominin species from southern Africa, characterized by a heavy jaw, large teeth, and adaptations for powerful chewing.
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C.
Woleaian people
The Woleaian people are an indigenous Micronesian ethnic group from the atoll of Woleai in the Federated States of Micronesia, known for their seafaring traditions and distinct Austronesian language and culture.
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D.
Pan troglodytes
Pan troglodytes, commonly known as the common chimpanzee, is a highly intelligent great ape native to the forests and savannas of central and West Africa and one of humans’ closest living relatives.
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E.
Homo sapiens
Homo sapiens is the modern human species, a highly intelligent primate distinguished by advanced cognitive abilities, complex language, and sophisticated cultures.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Neanderthals Target entity description: Neanderthals were an extinct species of archaic humans who lived across Eurasia until about 40,000 years ago and are known for their close genetic relationship and limited interbreeding with modern humans.
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A.
Homo
Homo is the biological genus that includes modern humans and their closest extinct relatives, characterized by advanced cognitive abilities and the use of complex tools.
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B.
Paranthropus robustus
Paranthropus robustus is an extinct robust australopithecine hominin species from southern Africa, characterized by a heavy jaw, large teeth, and adaptations for powerful chewing.
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C.
Woleaian people
The Woleaian people are an indigenous Micronesian ethnic group from the atoll of Woleai in the Federated States of Micronesia, known for their seafaring traditions and distinct Austronesian language and culture.
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D.
Pan troglodytes
Pan troglodytes, commonly known as the common chimpanzee, is a highly intelligent great ape native to the forests and savannas of central and West Africa and one of humans’ closest living relatives.
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E.
Homo sapiens
Homo sapiens is the modern human species, a highly intelligent primate distinguished by advanced cognitive abilities, complex language, and sophisticated cultures.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
archaic human species
ⓘ
extinct hominin ⓘ |
| adaptedTo | cold climates ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Neanderthals
ⓘ
surface form:
Neandertals
|
| associatedWith | Pleistocene epoch ⓘ |
| averageBrainSize | about 1200–1750 cubic centimeters ⓘ |
| bodyBuild | robust ⓘ |
| closelyRelatedTo | Homo sapiens ⓘ |
| contributedGeneticMaterialTo | non-African modern human populations ⓘ |
| dietIncluded |
large herbivores
ⓘ
marine resources in some regions ⓘ plants ⓘ |
| engagedIn | big-game hunting ⓘ |
| extinct | true ⓘ |
| extinctionApproximateDate | 40000 years ago ⓘ |
| firstAppearanceApproximateDate |
Middle Pleistocene
ⓘ
about 400000 years ago ⓘ |
| fossilsFoundIn |
Croatia
ⓘ
France ⓘ Germany ⓘ Iraq ⓘ Israel ⓘ Russia ⓘ Spain ⓘ |
| geneticLegacy | 1–2 percent of DNA in many present-day non-Africans ⓘ |
| genomeSequenced | true ⓘ |
| had |
barrel-shaped chest
ⓘ
large nasal aperture ⓘ occipital bun ⓘ projecting mid-face ⓘ short limbs relative to body size ⓘ |
| interbredWith |
Homo sapiens
ⓘ
anatomically modern humans ⓘ |
| languageCapacity | likely possessed complex vocal communication ⓘ |
| livedIn |
Central Asia
ⓘ
Eurasia ⓘ Europe ⓘ Middle East ⓘ
surface form:
Western Asia
|
| made | simple ornaments in some regions ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Neander Valley ⓘ |
| namedBy | William King ⓘ |
| partOf | genus Homo ⓘ |
| populationDeclineFactors |
climate change
ⓘ
competition with modern humans ⓘ small, fragmented populations ⓘ |
| practiced | burial of the dead in some sites ⓘ |
| scientificName |
Neanderthals
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Homo neanderthalensis
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| taxonRank | species ⓘ |
| typeLocality |
Neander Valley
ⓘ
surface form:
Neander Valley, Germany
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| typeSpecimenFoundAt | Neander Valley ⓘ |
| used |
Levallois flake technology
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Mousterian stone tool industry ⓘ fire ⓘ |
| usedPigments | ochre in some contexts ⓘ |
| yearDescribed | 1864 ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Neanderthals Description of subject: Neanderthals were an extinct species of archaic humans who lived across Eurasia until about 40,000 years ago and are known for their close genetic relationship and limited interbreeding with modern humans.
Referenced by (15)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Homo neanderthalensis
this entity surface form:
Homo neanderthalensis
this entity surface form:
Homo neanderthalensis
this entity surface form:
Neandertals
this entity surface form:
Homo neanderthalensis