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Secrets of the Neanderthals

The Shanidar Cave is regarded as oneof the most revered caves in the world during the time...

The Shanidar Cave is regarded as one
of the most revered caves in the world during the time of the Neanderthals
and Homo Sapiens. In a place where life
has been ever present, we might find answers to questions. Questions that are still mysterious

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The Shanidar Cave
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is regarded as one of the most revered caves in the world
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during the time of the Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens.
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In a place where life has been ever present,
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we might find answers to questions.
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Questions that are still mysterious.
Duration
27 seconds
Views
77
Timestamp in Movie
00:02:09
Uploaded
Apr 10, 2025
Genres
documentary
Production
BBC Studios Science Unit

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A unique excavation unravels the complex and creative nature of Neanderthals, shattering preconceptions through the lens of a landmark discovery - the best-preserved Neanderthal skeleton found in over 25 years.
At that time, - Secrets of the Neanderthals 00:29
At that time,
They found the Neanderthal skeletons. It was a big deal. - Secrets of the Neanderthals 00:24
They found the Neanderthal skeletons. It was a big deal.
Every new evidence, that you have about Neanderthals, - Secrets of the Neanderthals 00:10
Every new evidence, that you have about Neanderthals,
But their behavior was different from ours. - Secrets of the Neanderthals 00:12
But their behavior was different from ours.
On the Krapina bones, both cranial, so skull bones, and also postcranial, - Secrets of the Neanderthals 00:12
On the Krapina bones, both cranial, so skull bones, and also...
When you hear they were eating each other, you're immediately, like, shocked. - Secrets of the Neanderthals 00:07
When you hear they were eating each other, you're immed...
But it's also the question, "What kind of cannibalism?" - Secrets of the Neanderthals 00:09
But it's also the question, "What kind of cannibal...
So, this is the famous Krapina 3 skull. - Secrets of the Neanderthals 00:18
So, this is the famous Krapina 3 skull.
For us, what's fascinating about Neanderthals is, - Secrets of the Neanderthals 00:17
For us, what's fascinating about Neanderthals is,
So, mostly we get skulls. Mostly the skulls are distorted. - Secrets of the Neanderthals 00:13
So, mostly we get skulls. Mostly the skulls are distorted.
When the skull is complete, then we apply the tissue thickness, - Secrets of the Neanderthals 00:15
When the skull is complete, then we apply the tissue thickne...
It is really unnatural to go into the caves. - Secrets of the Neanderthals 00:05
It is really unnatural to go into the caves.
These are places that people fear. - Secrets of the Neanderthals 00:05
These are places that people fear.
It's very constructed. - Secrets of the Neanderthals 00:11
It's very constructed.
Small elements to wedge the large stalagmites. - Secrets of the Neanderthals 00:14
Small elements to wedge the large stalagmites.
For an archaeologist, it's quite unique. There is no other equivalent to it. - Secrets of the Neanderthals 00:08
For an archaeologist, it's quite unique. There is no ot...
Here we have a thermal alteration, but it's not the only one. - Secrets of the Neanderthals 00:28
Here we have a thermal alteration, but it's not the onl...
This is very exciting because we can see traces of soot, - Secrets of the Neanderthals 00:11
This is very exciting because we can see traces of soot,
Obviously, in all traditional or prehistoric populations, - Secrets of the Neanderthals 00:09
Obviously, in all traditional or prehistoric populations,
One hundred seventy-five thousand years ago in Europe, - Secrets of the Neanderthals 00:13
One hundred seventy-five thousand years ago in Europe,