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Searching for clues: How did the Sclayn Neanderthal girl die

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David Differdange
February 23, 2026

Archaeologists in Belgium hope to uncover further traces of a Neanderthal girl whose remains were discovered decades ago, and so learn more about her life.

At Belgium’s Scladina Cave, archaeologists uncover layers holding animal bones and rare traces of early humans. The site became famous after teeth and jaw fragments of a Neanderthal girl were found in 1991. Researchers now hope to date the discovery more precisely and locate missing skull parts. New finds could reveal how the child lived and died - and what other archaic human remains may still lie hidden.

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