Neanderthal Herbs - Shanidar Cave, Iraq

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It was excavated between 1957-1961 by Ralph Solecki.
The remains were dated to be around 60-80,000 years old.

The (male) skeleton was found buried with many different species of flowers and herbs, evidenced by pollen remains.

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Yarrow

Cornflower

Bachelor’s Button

St. Barnaby’s Thistle

Groundsel (and other Asters)

Grape Hyacinth

Joint Pine (Woody Horsetail)

Hollyhock
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Photo: Dr Ralph Solecki

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