Neanderthal with Down Syndrome cared for by ancient community – shocking discovery!
Archaeologists in Valencia, Spain, have made a fascinating discovery shedding new light on the compassionate nature of Neanderthals. A fossilized ear bone uncovered in a cave has revealed a Neanderthal child who lived with Down syndrome until the age of 6, challenging stereotypes about these ancient human relatives. The find suggests that members of the Neanderthal community cared for and looked after the vulnerable child, who lived at least 146,000 years ago. According to a …