Neanderthal Remains Found in Iran’s Zagros Mountains: Kunakhera Cave Reveals 80,000-Year-Old Evidence
An emergency archaeological excavation in Iran’s central-western Zagros Mountains has uncovered compelling evidence of Neanderthal presence dating back between 40,000 and 80,000 years. The discovery was made in Kunakhera Cave, a site threatened by illegal digging and natural degradation. Led by archaeologist Nemat Hariri, the project was launched under the supervision of the Cultural Heritage