Krapina (fossil site)

Krapina is a significant archaeological fossil site in Croatia, dating back around 130,000 years. It’s famous for the discovery of many ancient human fossils belonging to Neanderthals, providing valuable insights into early human evolution. The site includes bones, tools, and animal remains buried together, suggesting it was a place of habitation or burial. Its discoveries have helped scientists understand Neanderthal anatomy, behavior, and their interactions with the environment. Krapina remains an important window into humanity’s deep past and the study of our extinct relatives.