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Chinese Cave Yields First Denisovan Fossils and Their Stone Tools

RFI reports an exceptional discovery in a cave in southwestern China of Denisovan fossils, ancient Asian cousins of Neanderthals, alongside stone tools. This world-first sheds new light on their daily life and abilities.


James Okonkwo
James Okonkwo
September 21, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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For the first time, very rare Denisovan fossils have been uncovered in a cave in southwestern China, RFI reported Thursday.

These ancient humans, considered the Asian cousins of Neanderthals, were discovered alongside the stone tools they used.

This exceptional discovery offers unprecedented insight into the daily life and technical abilities of the Denisovans, who are now extinct.

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