Peștera cu Oase, Archaeological cave in Anina, Romania
The cave system contains twelve karstic galleries and chambers extending deep into the limestone mountains of Caras-Severin County.
Researchers discovered the earliest European modern human remains in 2002, including a mandible dated to approximately 40,000 years before present.
Scientific analysis of the discovered bones revealed genetic evidence of interbreeding between early modern humans and Neanderthals in this region.
Access to the cave remains restricted to scientific personnel due to the continued presence of valuable archaeological materials and ongoing research.
The human remains found in this location contain the highest percentage of Neanderthal DNA ever discovered in an anatomically modern human specimen.
Location: Anina
GPS coordinates: 45.01673,21.83335
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:04
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