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The possibility of Neanderthal language still present
42:55 - 46:35 (03:40)
Neanderthals have their own language and since humans absorbed them both genetically and culturally, there might be traces of the Neanderthal language that still exist in modern-day languages. Also, archaeological evidence suggests that Neanderthals cared for each other and had their own rituals.
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Early humans showed that they not only created symbolic representations through art, but also understood the concept of death and the need to bury their dead.
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Early humans showed that they not only created symbolic representations through art, but also understood the concept of death and the need to bury their dead. Archaeological discoveries of burial sites show evidence of their understanding of the afterlife.
ChapterThe possibility of Neanderthal language still present
EpisodeSelects: What Happened to the Neanderthals?
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Researchers suggest that Neanderthals may have spoken a nuanced language similar to modern languages, and as humans absorbed Neanderthals both culturally and genetically, there could be traces of Neanderthal language in modern languages spoken around the world today without our knowledge.
44:27 - 46:35 (02:08)
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Researchers suggest that Neanderthals may have spoken a nuanced language similar to modern languages, and as humans absorbed Neanderthals both culturally and genetically, there could be traces of Neanderthal language in modern languages spoken around the world today without our knowledge.