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Neanderthal Man
An illustration of Neanderthal man 500, 000 years ago based on a skeleton found at La Chapelle-aux-Saints in 1908. It had been proven since then that man was by no means in the gorilla stage and was very modern in type 500, 000 years ago
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27th Based Chapelle Found Gorilla Means Neanderthal Saints Skeleton Years
22"x18" Modern Frame
Discover the fascinating history of humanity with our exquisite Framed Neanderthal Man Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating illustration, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts Neanderthal man as he was around 500,000 years ago, based on the famous skeleton found at La Chapelle-aux-Saints in 1908. Contrary to popular belief, this illustration debunks the myth that man was in the gorilla stage at this time. Bring a touch of prehistory into your home or office with this intriguing and educational piece, expertly framed and ready to hang.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This illustration depicts Neanderthal Man, a remarkable discovery from the distant past, unearthed at the archaeological site of La Chapelle-aux-Saints in France in 1908. The skeleton, now known as La Chapelle-1, challenged the prevailing theories of human evolution at the time. Contrary to popular belief, Neanderthal Man was not in the gorilla stage of development, but rather, he was surprisingly modern in type for someone living 500,000 years ago. The skeleton, discovered on December 19, 1908, was initially thought to be that of a Cro-Magnon man, a more advanced hominid believed to have lived during the Upper Paleolithic period. However, further analysis revealed that La Chapelle-1 was actually a Neanderthal, a species of archaic humans that had coexisted with early modern humans in Europe until around 40,000 years ago. The discovery of Neanderthal Man at La Chapelle-aux-Saints was a significant milestone in the study of human history. It challenged the prevailing notion that modern humans had evolved directly from apes and provided evidence that there were multiple lines of human evolution. The importance of this discovery was not fully recognized until the 1950s and 1960s, when new techniques in anthropology and genetics allowed scientists to reevaluate the evidence. Today, we understand that Neanderthals were not the brutish, ape-like beings portrayed in earlier depictions. Instead, they were skilled hunters, capable of using tools and fire, and had a complex social structure. The discovery of Neanderthal Man at La Chapelle-aux-Saints remains an important reminder of the rich and complex history of human evolution.
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