Homo Sapiens reached northwestern Europe more than 45,000 years ago, defying frost and confirming the species' extreme adaptability. This was discovered by an international research team, which analyzed bone remains at the Ilsenhöhle cave site in Ranis, Germany. Radiocarbon dating was used to trace the period when they occupied the cave, and a key role was played by Professor Sarah Talamo of the University of Bologna. "The accuracy of radiocarbon dating is essential to establish with certainty the chronology of human occupation," she said, "Our painstaking approach to dating strata 11-7 at Ilsenhöhle has allowed us to create a robust chronological model, thus strengthening the credibility of our findings and their broader implications.
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