The Role of the Central Balkans in the Peopling of Europe: Paleoanthropological Evidence

Roksandić, Mirjana

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“…One group would cluster specimens that are lacking Neanderthal apomorphies in their dentitions such as Mala Balanica (BH-1), Mauer or Arago (e.g. Bailey 2002;Bermúdez de Castro et al 2019;Gómez-Robles et al 2007, 2011Roksandic 2016;Skinner et al 2016). While, the second group would be characterised by closer morphological dental affinities with the classic Neanderthals, including the Atapuerca-SH, Pontnewydd, Fontana Ranuccio, Visogliano, Steinheim and Montmaurin hominins (e.g.…”

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“…As such, based on dental analyses, two groups are recognised; the first one clusters specimens characterised by a more primitive morphology with less to none Neanderthal affinities such as Mala Balanica (BH-1), Mauer or Arago (e.g. Bailey 2002;Bermúdez de Castro et al 2019;Gómez-Robles et al 2007, 2011Roksandic, 2016;Skinner et al 2016). The second group includes those hominins exhibiting most (if not all) the dental features that are considered typical of the Neanderthal species, including the Atapuerca-SH, Pontnewydd, Fontana Ranuccio, Visogliano, Steinheim, Montmaurin and BSV hominins (e.g.…”

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“…In other European MP specimens, such as those of Ceprano (Italy), Aroeira (Portugal), Mala Balanica (Serbia) and Arago (France), the Neanderthal affinities are less clear (e.g. Bermúdez de Daura et al 2017;Manzi, 2016;Roksandic 2016;Roksandic et al 2011;Skinner et al 2016) attesting for the possible coexistence of at least two hominin lineages in the European MP (e.g. Bermúdez de Castro et al 2016;Dennell et al 2011;MacDonald et al 2012).…”

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Middle Pleistocene hominin teeth from Biache-Saint-Vaast, France

Martín‐Francés

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Pinillos

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Archaeol Anthropol Sci

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The study of dental morphology can be a very useful tool to understand the origin and evolution of Neanderthals in Europe during the Middle Pleistocene (MP). At present, the earliest evidence, ca. 430 ka, of a pre-Neanderthal population in Europe is the hominin sample from Atapuerca-Sima de los Huesos (SH) that present clear dental affinities with Neanderthals while other penecontemporaneous populations, such as Arago or Mala Balanica, exhibit less Neanderthal traits. We present the morphometric study of the external and internal dental structures of eleven hominin dental remains recovered from the MP, ca. 240 ka, French site of Biache-Saint-Vaast (BSV). Our analyses place the BSV hominins within the MP group, together with SH, Fontana Ranuccio, Visogliano, Steinheim or Montmaurin, that show greater morphological affinities with Neanderthals. Moreover, we identified interpopulation variability in the expression of the enamel thickness trait, with BSV hominins sharing the unique combination of thin and thick pattern in the premolars and molars with the SH population. These results further support the coexistence of two or more populations in Europe during the MP that reflect the population and settlement of human groups suggested by the Central Area of Dispersals of Eurasia (CADE) and sink and source model.

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Middle Pleistocene hominin teeth from Biache-Saint-Vaast, France

Martín‐Francés

Castro

Pinillos

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Archaeol Anthropol Sci

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“…Bu bağlamda, Anadolu'daki insan fosilleri hem Homo genusunun ilk temsilcilerinin, hem de sonraki Homo türlerinin göçlerinin aydınlatılması bakımından büyük önem taşımaktadır. Bu önemli coğrafi pozisyonu ve komşu ülkeler ile benzerliklerine rağmen Anadolu'da gerçekleştirilmiş çalışma çok azdır ve bu yüzden fosil insanlar çok az buluntu ile temsil edilmektedir (Harvati vd., 2009;Harvati, 2016;Roksandic, 2016;Strait vd., 2016). Paleolitik çağa ait kamp alanları açısından Anadolu büyük öneme sahiptir.…”

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Paleolitik Dönem Anadolu Fosil İnsan Buluntuları

Aytek¹

2017

Antropoloji

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İnsanın Afrika'dan çıkıp dünyaya yayılımı paleoantropolojinin en önemli konularından birisidir. Bu göçlerin ne zaman, hangi rotalar kullanılarak ve hangi insan türleri tarafından gerçekleştirildiği önemli sorular olarak karşımıza çıkmakta, bulunan her yeni fosil bu sorulara ait yeni cevapları ortaya koymaktadır. Anadolu, üç kıtanın arasında yer alması sebebiyle bu kıtalar için önemli bir köprü görevi görür. Coğrafi pozisyonuna rağmen, paleoantropolojik çalışmalar kısıtlı olduğu için fosil insan kalıntıları çok azdır. Fosil insan kalıntılarının çoğu erken dönem çalışmalarında bulunmakla beraber, son yıllarda yapılan yeni çalışma ve keşifler Anadolu'nun bu göçlerdeki önemini daha çok açığa çıkarmaktadır. Bu çalışma Anadolu'da bulunmuş ve Paleolitik döneme tarihlendirilmiş fosil insan kalıntıları hakkında yapılmış çalışmaların derlemesi olarak hazırlanmıştır.

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“…Earlier hominins, as well as Upper Paleolithic humans, are not known, with a few possible exceptions. Chapter 2 (Roksandic 2016) presents the fossil record from the Central Balkans, highlighting the recent fossil human find from Mala Balanica. Roksandic puts forth the possibility for an alternative course for human evolution in this part of Europe, different from the one proposed by the accretion hypothesis for the Western part of the continent.…”

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Paleoanthropology of the Balkans and Anatolia

Harvati¹,

Roksandić²

2016

Vertebrate Paleobiology and Paleoanthropology

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Focal topics for volumes in the series will include systematic paleontology of all vertebrates (from agnathans to humans), phylogeny reconstruction, functional morphology, Paleolithic archaeology, taphonomy, geochronology, historical biogeography, and biostratigraphy. Other fields (e.g., paleoclimatology, paleoecology, ancient DNA, total organismal community structure) may be considered if the volume theme emphasizes paleobiology (or archaeology). Fields such as modeling of physical processes, genetic methodology, nonvertebrates or neontology are out of our scope.Volumes in the series may either be monographic treatments (including unpublished but fully revised dissertations) or edited collections, especially those focusing on problem-oriented issues, with multidisciplinary coverage where possible.

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The Role of the Central Balkans in the Peopling of Europe: Paleoanthropological Evidence

Cited by 15 publications

References 61 publications

Middle Pleistocene hominin teeth from Biache-Saint-Vaast, France

Middle Pleistocene hominin teeth from Biache-Saint-Vaast, France

Paleolitik Dönem Anadolu Fosil İnsan Buluntuları

Paleoanthropology of the Balkans and Anatolia

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