Why did the early humans go extinct?

Early humans, specifically Neanderthals and other archaic hominins, likely went extinct due to a combination of factors. These include competition with anatomically modern humans for resources, changes in climate that affected their habitat and food supply, and potential interbreeding that diluted their genetic lineage. Additionally, their limited adaptive strategies to cope with environmental changes may have contributed to their decline. Ultimately, these pressures led to their extinction around 30,000 to 40,000 years ago.