Most Amazing Neanderthal Discoveries Ever Unearthed By Archaeologists

Neanderthals were once thought to be primitive cavemen driven to extinction by smarter modern humans, but studies have revealed that they were actually sophisticated beings who cared for the bodies of the deceased and performed burial rituals. Indeed, Neanderthals are known to have buried their dead and exhibit mortuary behaviors that are difficult to interpret, and there was significant diversity in mortuary behavior among the Neanderthals. However, The Neanderthals' behavior was highly variable, including their relationship with the dead. A few dozen Neanderthal burials have been discovered in Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Such discoveries have been described as extraordinary, but evidence of Neanderthal burials and culture is clear and unequivocal. Here are the top 10 most amazing Neanderthal burials ever unearthed!

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