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Deletions encompassing an enhancer cluster 1.45 megabases upstream of SOX9 (EC1.45) cause Pierre Robin sequence, a craniofacial disorder characterised by underdevelopment of the lower jaw and associated with cleft palate. We hypothesised therefore that single nucleotide variants within EC1.45 may cause more subtle alterations in facial form. Leveraging recent human evolution, and the distinct jaw morphology of Neanderthals, we investigated the impact of three Neanderthal-derived variants on EC1.45 function. Using zebrafish dual enhancer-reporters, we observed higher activity of Neanderthal EC1.45 in neural crest-derived progenitor cells during a specific developmental window. These EC1.45-active cells reside proximal to and are transcriptionally related to precartilaginous condensations that contribute to craniofacial skeletal development. 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