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Searching for clues: How did the Sclayn Neanderthal girl die

David Differdange
February 23, 2026

Archaeologists in Belgium hope to uncover further traces of a Neanderthal girl whose remains were discovered decades ago, and so learn more about her life.

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At Belgium’s Scladina Cave, archaeologists uncover layers holding animal bones and rare traces of early humans. The site became famous after teeth and jaw fragments of a Neanderthal girl were found in 1991. Researchers now hope to date the discovery more precisely and locate missing skull parts. New finds could reveal how the child lived and died - and what other archaic human remains may still lie hidden.