Ancient Giant Human Remains Found in Taiwan Strait
Researchers discovered ancient human remains on the seabed of the Penghu Strait near Taiwan, identifying them as Denisovans. The bones suggest two individuals were exceptionally tall and heavy, fueling speculation about their connection to biblical giants.
Consensus
- Scientists found fragments of large tibia and femur bones on the seabed of the Penghu Strait, near Taiwan.
- The bones were identified as belonging to Denisovans, a group of ancient humans who diverged from Neanderthals about 550,000 years ago.
- The remains suggest one individual was approximately 180 cm tall and weighed 83 kg, while another was about 190 cm tall and weighed 91 kg.
- The sex of the individuals could not be determined, but researchers speculate they were male.
- The discovery provides the first precise data on Denisovan body size.
- The large size of the bones has led to speculation about a possible link to biblical giants known as Nephilim.
Points of divergence
- The discovery allows for accurate data on Denisovan height and weight for the first time. — riamo
- The discovery prompted hypotheses that Denisovans inspired stories of giants in the Bible. — vm
- The location of the bones beneath the water connects to the biblical story of the Great Flood. — riamo
- Other archaeologists previously found evidence of Noah's Ark, a vessel described in the Bible. — vm
Coverage (3 sources)
- On the bottom of the strait near Taiwan, remains of giant people were found — РИАМО
- Remains of ancient giant humans found at the bottom of the strait near Taiwan — Вечерняя Москва
- Remains of giant humans from the Ice Age found near Taiwan — Вечерняя Москва