146,000-Year-Old Harbin Skull Identified as Denisovan

A 146,000-year-old skull unearthed in Harbin, China, has been confirmed as belonging to a Denisovan through protein analysis. Initially classified as a new species, *Homo longi*, the remarkably well-preserved skull yielded enough ancient proteins to match those of known Denisovans. This discovery not only reveals what Denisovans looked like but also unveils a fascinating story of the skull's secret preservation for nearly a century following its discovery during the Japanese occupation.