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Homo neanderthalensis Half Scale Skull KAM-06 Whether you call Homo neanderthalensis (H. sapiens neanderthalensis is also used) a Neanderthal or a Neandertal (both spellings exist), you are describing a group of ancient people who lived in Europe and the Near East around 200,000 to 30,000 years ago. The name comes from the Neander Valley in Germany, where the first specimen was found, and is properly pronounced in German with a hard "t" regardless of which spelling you prefer. Neandertals lived during the period known as the Middle Paleolithic. Their technology was more advanced than earlier cultures and they were able to work stone tools into various sophisticated forms. Interestingly, there is very little evidence of bone tool fabrication even though Neandertals were evidently very successful hunters. Neandertal skulls show great variation, but the classic Neandertal had a large, long head with a bigger brain than modern man. Prominent brow ridges and a projecting face were common. Why the Neandertals disappeared is not known. Comparable to our companion full sized Hominid Skull BH-019. This product is available in a set of 7 half scale primate skulls (KAM-SET-7). We also produce Bone Clones® full scale versions of all species represented in this set, including two H. neanderthalensis specimens, and offer a full scale version of this set (BH-KRO-3). |
| Scientific Name | Catalogue # | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homo neanderthalensis | KAM-06 | 4 1/4" L, 2 3/4" W, 2 3/4" H | $75.00 |
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