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Ancient Yunxian 2 Skull Revealed: Denisovan Connection Uncovered

10/20/2025

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Scientists reconstructed the Yunxian 2 skull, which dates to nearly one million years ago and was found in China.
Excavated in 1990, the skull remained distorted until advanced scanning techniques allowed restoration, revealing a blend of ancient and modern traits.
The findings indicate Yunxian 2 is closely related to Denisovans, with the study published in Science.

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Story summary

Scientists reconstructed the Yunxian 2 skull, which dates to nearly one million years ago and was found in China.
Excavated in 1990, the skull remained distorted until advanced scanning techniques allowed restoration, revealing a blend of ancient and modern traits.
The findings indicate Yunxian 2 is closely related to Denisovans, with the study published in Science.