Neanderthal burial practices

Neanderthal burial practices suggest that they had a remarkable understanding of life and death. Archaeological evidence shows that they often buried their dead in graves, sometimes with tools or animal bones, which implies a degree of respect and ritual significance. Some skeletons have been found arranged in a curled position, indicating a conscious choice about how to lay the body to rest. These practices may signify social bonds and cultural traditions, hinting at emotional responses to loss and possibly beliefs about an afterlife, suggesting that Neanderthals had a complex social structure and cognitive abilities.