What was the important distinction between Homo Sapien Sapien and Neanderthal Man?

Angie

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These two hominids were basically the same. So what's such an important difference between them? [For those who answered , thank you in advance]
 

bravozulu

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The shape of the skull is a main difference. The neanderthal skull is longer from front to back with an occipital bun. It is also lower and lacks the prominent forehead. They also have more pronounced brow ridges, a very large nasal cavity and larger rounder eye cavities. They lack the protruding chin of modern humans.
 
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