Discovered in Portugal in 1998, the individual dubbed the “Lapedo Child” has long perplexed scientists, thanks to a curious mix of features

New research has found that the skeleton of a child with both Neanderthal and modern human traits has been dated […]

Scientists have successfully dated the remains of a child with both human and Neanderthal features discovered in Portugal 27 years ago. The "Lapedo child", a four-year-old whose skeleton was found in a rock shelter called Lagar Velho in the centre of the Iberian country,

Learn about the Lapedo child, an ancient human with Neanderthal features who was buried at a rock shelter in Portugal between 27,780 years and 28,550 years ago.