Discover new clues about how our ancient relatives disappeared from time.

Archaeologists have long known that humans and Neanderthals interbred, but where this took place has proven difficult to pinpoint. A new study may have solved the mystery. More than just co-existence Neanderthals and ancient humans co-existed for tens of thousands of years.

This area includes one of the best-known Neanderthal sites, Shanidar Cave, where the remains of ten Neanderthal individuals were discovered, including the famous flower burial. Discoveries such as these have revealed Neanderthals are far smarter, creative, and caring than we initially gave them credit for.