Replica of a Homo neanderthalensis Skull Description – Materials and Creation Process: 3D-printed from high-strength plastic using an exact digital scan of the original Shanidar 1 skull. Hand-painted to precisely match the color and texture of the fossil specimen, including all pathological features. Dimensions: Full-scale, life-sized replica: 240 mm (length) × 150 mm (width) × 165 mm (height) / 9.45" (length) × 5.91" (width) × 6.50" (height) Jaw: Lower jaw – fixed (integrated into the model) Significance in Anthropology: Dating: 35–65 thousand years ago Discovered: 1950s, Shanidar Cave (Iraq) Importance:
One of the most well-preserved Neanderthal skeletons
Demonstrates care for sick and injured individuals
