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Shanidar Cave

The Bradost mountain cave where Neanderthal burials were found in the 1950s.

Bradost Half day 45 min

About this place

Ralph Solecki dug here in the 1950s and found the remains of ten Neanderthals, including the burial that became famous as the “flower burial”. New excavations have run since 2014 and keep finding bones and tools. The cave mouth is enormous, about 25 metres wide, and the climb up to it takes 20–30 minutes on a rough path.

Visiting times

Daylight only, no ticket office. Take water and closed shoes; a local guide makes the path easier to follow.

Times can change on holidays and in bad weather. Ask us in the direct chat if you need the current hours.

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