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Anatomical findings and
genetic research indicate

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that Neanderthals were probably able to
speak in a similar way to Homo sapiens.

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In 1989, among the remains
of a Neanderthal

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a so-called "hyoid bone" was found,
which sits in the middle of the throat.

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In humans, the hyoid bone is
is the decisive anatomical prerequisite

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for one of his most important capacities:

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The ability to speak.

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The basis for language
is the interaction of anatomy,

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cognitive capacity and the existence
of a special gene.

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FoxP2, better known as the language gene.

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The Neanderthals already possessed
this genetic segment,

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which in modern humans is responsible
for language development.

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The cave dwelling Neanderthals were
as able of language as Homo sapiens.