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New radiocarbon dating reveals Lapedo Child’s age and Neanderthal-human interaction

A recent study has used advanced radiocarbon dating to present a more precise age for the Lapedo Child...

More information: archaeologymag.com/2025/03/new-...

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Direct hydroxyproline radiocarbon dating of the Lapedo child (Abrigo do Lagar Velho, Leiria, Portugal) The Lapedo child is now firmly dated to 27,780 to 28,550 cal B.P.

Turns out the Lapedo Child has been waiting 28,000 years for a proper birthdate—thanks to new radiocarbon dating! 🏺⏳ Also, yet another reminder that Neanderthals and modern humans really liked each other. #LapedoChild #Archaeology #HumanEvolution #AncientHistory

O esqueleto da criança do Lapedo volta a dar-nos novidades O achado arqueológico da criança do Lapedo foi datado por um novo método e os resultados permitem burilar o que sabemos sobre a sua sepultura e como as crianças eram tratadas no Paleolítico Superior.

O esqueleto da criança do Lapedo volta a dar-nos novidades www.publico.pt/2025/03/08/c... #lapedochild #homosapiens #neanderthal

The Lapedo Child: A 28,000-Year-Old Mystery Reshaped by Science New dating techniques reveal fresh insights into one of the most enigmatic burials in human prehistory

New dating confirms the Lapedo Child as a 28,000-year-old Neanderthal-human hybrid, refining its timeline and burial context. The study highlights interbreeding and advances radiocarbon methods. @science.org

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