Neanderthalsmay have buried and honored their dead, a new study suggests. The early human ancestors may have even used flowers in burials. Scientists recently announced their discovery in the publication Antiquity. The scientists found the bones of an adult in Shanidar Cave, in the Kurdistan area of northern Iraq. The Neanderthal, called Shanidar Z, is believed to have lived up to 70,000 years ago. The individual was possibly in his or her 40s or 50s. Scientists do not yet know the sex of the individual. The cave where the bones were found is already famous inarchaeology. In 1960, archaeologist Ralph Solecki discovered the remains of 10 Neanderthals, seven adults and three children. At the time, small amounts of flowerpollenwere found in soil around the remains. The discovery led Solecki to propose that Neanderthals buried their dead and even had funeral ceremonies with flowers.
Title: New Evidence Suggest Human Ancestor Buried Dead with Flowers
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The early human ancestors may have even used flowers in burials.</span> <span data-start-time='8208' data-end-time='23458'>Scientists recently announced their discovery in the publication Antiquity.</span> <span data-start-time='23458' data-end-time='34438'>The scientists found the bones of an adult in Shanidar Cave, in the Kurdistan area of northern Iraq.</span> <span data-start-time='34438' data-end-time='44854'>The Neanderthal, called Shanidar Z, is believed to have lived up to 70,000 years ago.</span> <span data-start-time='44854' data-end-time='52917'>The individual was possibly in his or her 40s or 50s.</span> <span data-start-time='52917' data-end-time='58750'>Scientists do not yet know the sex of the individual.</span> <span data-start-time='58750' data-end-time='65729'>The cave where the bones were found is already famous inarchaeology.</span> <span data-start-time='65729' data-end-time='78521'>In 1960, archaeologist Ralph Solecki discovered the remains of 10 Neanderthals, seven adults and three children.</span> <span data-start-time='78521' data-end-time='87667'>At the time, small amounts of flowerpollenwere found in soil around the remains.</span> <span data-start-time='87667' data-end-time='99813'>The discovery led Solecki to propose that Neanderthals buried their dead and even had funeral ceremonies with flowers.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button title='Back' class='back' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Play' class='play' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Pause' class='pause' style='display:none;'></button><button title='Forward' class='forward' disabled='disabled'></button><button class='finished-reading' style='display:none;'>Done</button></div></div></div><div id='article-media'><div id='media-image'><img src='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/3974/3.11.20a.jpg'/></div></div><div id='question-content' style='display:none;'><div class='multiple_choice_question question-container' data-question-id=14546 data-hint-location='78521' style='display:none;'><div class='question' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/3974/how_did_scientists_come_to_the_conclusion_that_neanderthals_buried_their_dead_wth_flowers.wav'>How did scientists come to the conclusion that Neanderthals buried their dead wth flowers?</div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='Flower pollen was found in the soil with the remains'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/3974/rose_petals_were_flower_pollen_was_found_in_the_soil_with_the_remains.wav'><span>Rose petals were Flower pollen was found in the soil with the remains</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/3974/ancient_photos_show_an_assortment_of_flowers_at_a_funeral.wav'><span>Ancient photos show an assortment of flowers at a funeral</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/3974/flower_pollen_was_found_in_the_soil_with_the_remains.wav'><span>Flower pollen was found in the soil with the remains</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/3974/ancient_burial_sites_had_discarded_flower_stems.wav'><span>Ancient burial sites had discarded flower stems</span></div></div></div><div class='sentence_completion_question question-container' data-question-id=14547 data-hint-location='87667' style='display:none;'><div class='question' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/3974/this_article_was_about_the_burial_rituals_of__blank_.wav'>This article was about the burial rituals of <span class='blank'>Neanderthals</span></div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='Neanderthals'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/3974/neanderthals.wav'><span>Neanderthals</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/3974/modern_people.wav'><span>Modern people</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/3974/extinct_apes.wav'><span>Extinct apes</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/3974/native_americans.wav'><span>Native Americans</span></div></div></div><div class='question-buttons'><button class='skip-button'></button><button class='hint-button'></button><button class='speak-button'></button></div></div></div>
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