Shanidar IV, a Neanderthal Flower Burial in Northern Iraq

The discovery of pollen clusters of different kinds of flowers in the grave of one of the Neanderthals. No. IV, at Shanidar cave, Iraq, furthers our acceptance of the Neanderthals in our line of evolution. It suggests that, although the body was archaic, the spirit was modern.

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1975-11, Vol.190 (4217), p.880-881
Main Author: Solecki, Ralph S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bones
Caves
Diuretics
Flowers
Food crops
Neanderthals
Plants
Pollen
Skeleton
Soil samples
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Summary:The discovery of pollen clusters of different kinds of flowers in the grave of one of the Neanderthals. No. IV, at Shanidar cave, Iraq, furthers our acceptance of the Neanderthals in our line of evolution. It suggests that, although the body was archaic, the spirit was modern.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.190.4217.880