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Why do archaeologists believe that Neanderthals were the first hominins to bury their dead? *

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Traits suggest the Neanderthal was buried rapidly, and perhaps intentionally, to protect the bones. "It is novel evidence that Neanderthals were able to develop, by themselves, some complex symbolic thought," Rendu told LiveScience.

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