Homo neanderthalensis (2.6 million years ago – 11,700) (jan 1, 2597980 BC – jan 1, 11700 BC)
Description:
In their burials, they often placed foetal position and left with flowers and grave goods. In some burials the skull has been found cracked open to remove the brain, and symmetrical cut marks have been found at sites of muscle attachments.
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Date:
jan 1, 2597980 BC
jan 1, 11700 BC
~ 2587998 years