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Shanidar Cave
Shanidar Cave
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Shanidar Cave
Shanidar Cave is an archaeological site located on Bradost Mountain in Iraq. The remains of ten Neanderthals, dating from 35,000 to 65,000 years ago, have been found within the cave. The cave also contains two later "proto-Neolithic" cemeteries, one of which dates back about 10,600 years and contains 35 individuals.
Site Information
Country: Iraq
District: Erbil Governorate
Category: Ancient Rock Workes
Site History: Paleolithic Age
Oldest Culture: Paleolithic
Later Cultures: Paleolithic + Proto-Neolithic
Site Features: Stone Age Monuments
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Elevation: 464 m
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