 Most researchers believe that this particular fossil is a Neanderthal because of the analysis of its dentition.The Obi-Rakhmat fossil expresses a relatively Neanderthal-like dentition coupled with more ambiguous cranial anatomy (e.g., its parietal size and aspects of the external surface of its temporal) that does not conform to existing descriptions of sub-adult Neanderthals.It represents an individual of roughly 9 to 12 years of age at death, estimated from the examination of relative root development and degree of dental wear.