Publications by authors named "Thierry Bismuth"
Evidence supporting an intentional Neandertal burial at La Chapelle-aux-Saints.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A
January 2014
Article Synopsis
- The bouffia Bonneval at La Chapelle-aux-Saints is notable for the first secure Neandertal burial found in the early 20th century, sparking debate about whether the burial was intentional.
- A 12-year fieldwork project combined with a taphonomic analysis revealed that the burial pit was man-made and confirmed that the body was buried quickly, lending support to the idea of intentional burial.
- Additionally, the finding of more skeletal remains, including those of the original Neandertal and other young individuals, indicates a more complex history of the site than previously thought.