Italian Archaeologists Find Fossil Remains Of Nine Neanderthal Ancient Humans Near Rome

JAKARTA - Italian archaeologists have found fossilized remains of nine neanderthal ancient humans in a cave near Rome. This discovery reveals many things, especially related to the spread of populations on the Italian peninsula in the past.

According to Apnews, the discovery prompted italy's Ministry of Culture to confirm that Guattari Cave in San Felice Circeo is one of the world's most important sites for neanderthal ancient human history. Because, the skull of an ancient Neanderthal man has been found from 1939.

It is recorded that the latest excavations began in 2019, involving parts of the cave that have not been explored, including the lake first recorded by Anthropologist Alberto Carlo Blanc. He was an anthropologist involved in the discovery of neanderthal skulls in 1939.

Culture Minister Dario Franceschini called the findings "an extraordinary discovery that will be the talk of the world." Moderate Anthropologist Mauro Rubini said a large number of bodies showed significant neanderthal ancient human populations in the region.

Meanwhile, other archaeologists say the cave has perfectly guarded the environment 50,000 years ago. They note the remains of fossilized animals found in caves such as elephants, rhinos, and giant deer can explain the flora and fauna of the area as well as its climate history.