冰河时代的13.5岁青少年经历了与现代青少年相似的青春期, 13.5-year-old Ice Age teenagers experienced puberty similarly to modern adolescents, challenging the notion of earlier puberty today.

在《人类进化杂志》上公布的一项研究表明,10至20岁的冰龄青少年经历了与现代青少年相似的青春期阶段。 A study published in the Journal of Human Evolution reveals that Ice Age teenagers, aged 10 to 20, experienced puberty stages similar to modern adolescents. 大多数人开始青春期约13.5岁,成年年龄在17至22岁之间。 Most began puberty around 13.5 years, reaching adulthood between 17 and 22 years. 这一研究挑战了当今青年早早进入青春期的观念。 This research challenges the notion that today's youth enter puberty earlier. 调查结果还突出了这些古代青少年在社区中扮演的积极角色. Conducted by teams from the University of Victoria and University of Reading, the findings also highlight the active roles these ancient teens played in their communities.