How Did Ancient Humans Survive Earth's Deadliest Mountains?

You are climbing thousands of feet above sea level. Your lungs burn, your head pounds, and your vision blurs. For most, the mountain is a death sentence—but for some of your ancestors, it was home. In this video, discover how ancient humans managed to hunt, sleep, and raise children in some of the most oxygen-deprived terrain on Earth. We explore the extraordinary biology of Andean, Tibetan, and Ethiopian highlanders, and uncover the shocking genetic gift inherited from an extinct human species—the Denisovans. The story of human survival is written in your blood and your breath. If you enjoyed exploring the deep past with us, leave a like, drop a comment, and subscribe for more survival stories of early humans. #ancienthumans #humanevolution #prehistory #anthropology #denisovans #highaltitude #survival #history #ancienthistory #humanbiology #archaeology #tibetanplateau #andes #earlyhumans #evolution