{"product_id":"shanidar-1-neanderthal-skull-replica","title":"Shanidar 1 – Neanderthal Skull Replica","description":"\u003cp\u003ePresenting this replica of the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHomo neanderthalensis\u003c\/em\u003e “Shanidar 1”\u003c\/strong\u003e skull, known as \u003cstrong\u003e“Nandy\u003c\/strong\u003e”,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ehandcrafted and hand-painted to deliver a scientifically accurate and anatomically detailed model. Its dark textured finish highlights every morphological feature, with reconstructed areas rendered in a deeper tone following professional academic standards. Designed for education, research and specialized display, this replica is an excellent piece for scientific environments and serious collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe production process follows rigorous paleoanthropological references, ensuring morphological fidelity, realism, and authenticity. Each skull is then finished with an artisanal process that achieves the appearance expected from museum-quality fossil reproductions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e700–800 gr \/ 1.54–1.76 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 × 15.1 × 18.5 cm \/ 9.06 × 5.94 × 7.28 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale \u003c\/strong\u003e1:1  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eHigh-quality polyurethane resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eHandcrafted and hand-painted with realistic fossil texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certificate of authenticity, artwork number, and brand seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our store, we are committed to ensuring that every piece meets the highest standards of craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHomo neanderthalensis\u003c\/em\u003e, dating to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e45,000–50,000 years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e, inhabited Europe and Western Asia for more than 170,000 years. Adapted to cold environments, Neanderthals developed complex tools, organized social structures, and advanced cooperative behaviors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe individual known as \u003cstrong\u003eShanidar 1\u003c\/strong\u003e, discovered in Shanidar Cave (Iraq) in 1957, is one of the most important fossils for understanding Neanderthal paleopathology and social life. His multiple healed injuries, including cranial trauma and significant physical limitations, demonstrate long-term survival supported by group care, a key finding that reshaped modern interpretations of Neanderthal empathy and social complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Post Mortem Cult","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52834460238088,"sku":"PMC-PS-05","price":270.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0880\/3372\/2632\/files\/SHANIDAR_1.jpg?v=1763665321","url":"https:\/\/postmortemcult.com\/products\/shanidar-1-neanderthal-skull-replica","provider":"Post Mortem Cult","version":"1.0","type":"link"}