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Shanidar 1

Neanderthal individual found in the Shanidar cave in Kurdistan, Iraq, who lived approximately 45,000 to 60,000 years ago.

Shanidar 1’s disabilities

Poor vision and hearing, discovered through the analysis of his skull.

What Shanidar 1 taught us about neanderthal social behavior

The discovery of Shanidar 1's long lifespan suggests that Neanderthals may have exhibited cooperative and supportive behaviors towards disabled individuals.

Post-Mortem Facial Reconstruction

The method used by Kathleen Gallo to recreate the face of Shanidar 1, involving the use of a mold of the skull and the attachment of pegs to indicate tissue thickness.

Sphinx Gallery, Penn Museum

The location of where the re-creation of Shanidar 1 is displayed.

What was found alongside Shanidar 1

The bodies of 7 other adult neanderthals and 2 infants