Old Man of La Chapelle

The Old Man of La Chapelle refers to a prehistoric human skeleton discovered in the 1908 in La Chapelle-aux-Saints, France. This skeleton, dated to be around 35,000 years old, is believed to belong to a Neanderthal. The Old Man shows signs of age and illness, indicating the care he received from others, offering insights into Neanderthal social behavior and health conditions. His discovery contributed significantly to our understanding of Neanderthals, portraying them as complex beings capable of compassion and social bonds, rather than brutish cavemen as once thought.