“Neanderthals were not less intelligent than ... One was the presence of a brow ridge, which is something that varies a little bit with living humans, and there was this idea that [a brow ...

Neanderthals had a long, low skull (compared to the more globular skull of modern humans) with a characteristic prominent brow ridge above their eyes. Their face was also distinctive. The central part ...

Facial Structure: Neanderthals had a more prominent brow ridge, wider noses, and a mid-facial projection, adaptations likely for cold climates. Modern humans have flatter faces and smaller noses ...