Homo (Sapiens) Neanderthalensis Skull – La Chapelle-aux-Saints (3B Scientific®)

Neanderthal skull model representing Homo (sapiens) neanderthalensis, cast from the famous La Chapelle-aux-Saints specimen.

This high-quality anthropological skull replica is produced by 3B Scientific® using scientifically made reference copies from the Institute of Anthropology and Human Genetics for Biologists at Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt. Cast from a reconstruction of the La Chapelle-aux-Saints skull, the model represents a 50–55 year old male Neanderthal from ancient Europe. Mounted on a pedestal with a relief map of the discovery region, it provides strong historical and geographical context, making it ideal for teaching human evolution, paleoanthropology, and comparative anatomy.

Key Features

• 3B Scientific® replica of the La Chapelle-aux-Saints Neanderthal skull
• Accurate casting based on scientifically produced reference specimens
• Represents Homo (sapiens) neanderthalensis, an important early human species
• Cast from a reconstructed skull of an older adult male Neanderthal
• Mounted on a pedestal featuring a relief map of the discovery location
• Ideal for anthropology, archaeology, and human evolution education

Specifications

• Species: Homo (sapiens) neanderthalensis
• Specimen: La Chapelle-aux-Saints skull
• Discovery location: Southern France
• Discovery year: 1908
• Estimated age: Approximately 35,000–45,000 years
• Dimensions: Approx. 22 × 16 × 22.5 cm
• Weight: Approx. 1.4 kg