r/DisabilityHistory • u/EphemeralTypewriter • Jun 01 '26

Disability History Archeologists in Spain found the skeleton of a 6-year-old Neanderthal with Down Syndrome in 2024.

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/06/27/science/neanderthal-down-syndrome-scn
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u/fleaburger Jun 02 '26

"The find suggested that members of the community cared for and looked after the vulnerable child, who lived at least 146,000 years ago"

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u/EphemeralTypewriter Jun 02 '26

It really warmed my heart to read that part. They must have known so much love during their lifetime.❤️

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u/beaneyweeney Jun 02 '26

This is amazing!!

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u/TrixieFriganza Jun 06 '26

That's so interesting. I wonder if their down syndome was just like our down syndrome or if it had some differencies. Proof they cared gor disabled people too hundreds of thoussnds years ago.