Question

How are Neanderthals and homo sapients related?

Answer 1

Together with an Asian people known as Denisovans, Neanderthals are our closest ancient human relatives. Scientific evidence suggests our two species shared a common ancestor. Current evidence from both fossils and DNA suggests that Neanderthal and modern human lineages separated at least 500,000 years ago.

Answer 2

Both share a common ancestor

Step-by-step explanation:

Both lineages separated at least 500,000 years ago