NUTR 120 Chapter Notes - Chapter w: Shanidar Cave, Neanderthal, Hyoid Bone
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***second midterm will include material from this point on*** Geographic and temporal distribution of neandertals: present in europe and the middle east. Majority of sites are in europe: their roots in europe date to over 300,000 years ago, "classic" neandertals date 130,000 - 30,000 years ago. La chapelle-aux-saints, france: discovered in 1908, pathological skeleton, based on this discovery, m. boule interpreted neandertals as brutish and dim witted with a stooped over appearance and shuffling walk. Discussion of neandertal physical characteristics: students should be familiar with the unique features of neandertals. La ferrassie, france: dates 50,000 years ago, male, female and 5 juveniles were recovered, evidence of intentional burial. Shanidar cave, iraq: dates 50,000 years ago, neandertal burial with flower pollen. Kebara cave, israel: dates 60,000 years ago, neandertal burial, well preserved skeleton, includes preserved hyoid bone. Moula geurcy, france: dates approximately 100,000 years ago, fossil evidence suggests cannibalism.
