Who are Neanderthals and when did they live?

Neanderthals are representatives of a humanoid species that lived in the northern latitudes. They arose about 300 thousand years ago. Their appearance is associated with the beginning of the Middle Paleolithic period. The Neanderthals themselves were most similar to humans, although their body still had abundant vegetation. In addition, they had rough facial features, especially their deep-set eyes and prominent forehead. The disappearance of the Neanderthals is associated with the appearance of the Cro-Magnons.