# What was going on at Shanidar? Another Neanderthal reported with fatal wound

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:10:04Z
- Updated: 2026-10-18T13:00:02Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/2026-10-15/ty-article/second-neanderthal-killed-by-spear-reported-in-shanidar-cave/000001a1-3afa-d0b4-adb7-beffea950000
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New archaeological evidence supports mortuary behavior among Neanderthals in Iraq around 70,000 years ago, even if the 'flower burial' of Shanidar wasn't true

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