Compare the archaic H. sapiens (Archaic Human) and Anatomically Modern Human (Modern Human) skulls. What are the main features that differ between the two?

Question

Compare the archaic H. sapiens (Archaic Human) and Anatomically Modern Human (Modern Human) skulls. What are the main features that differ between the two? 

Answer 1

Generally, the skull of "modern" Homo sapiens may be distinguished from "archaic" Homo sapiens due to the following contrasting anatomical characteristics:

1. High and vertical forehead
2. Round and tall skull
3. Small brow ridge
4. Small face
5. Small teeth
6. Projecting mental eminence (chin)

In comparison, the skull of "archaic" Homo sapiens generally have the following anatomical characteristics:

1. Longer and lower skull
2. Larger brow ridge
3. Bigger and more projecting face
4. Shorter and wider nasal aperture
5. More projecting occipital bone
6. Larger teeth
7. No chin