Am J Phys Anthropol December 1992 PMID 1463085

Shanidar 1: a case of hyperostotic disease (DISH) in the middle Paleolithic.

E Crubézy, E Trinkaus

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The discussions reflect strong interest and engagement through expressions of awe and admiration, such as calling the science 'incredible' and highlighting humanity's capacity for empathy across history; words like 'love,' 'humane,' and 'foster' demonstrate emotional engagement, while references to the oldest known cases of health conditions suggest perceived significance in the impact of this research.

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Abstract in brief

  • Shanidar 1, a Neandertal from the Middle Paleolithic, shows signs of DISH (Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis), a hyperostotic disease characterized by abnormal bone growth, especially on the vertebrae and other bones.
  • The osteophytic lesions, including prominent osteophytes on the lumbar vertebrae and enthesopathic features on various bones, support the diagnosis of DISH, which is notable because it is the oldest known hominid with this systemic condition.
  • The presence of these bone changes, despite other traumatic and degenerative joint issues, highlights a clear case of DISH in early human ancestors, providing insights into their health conditions.]

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Kanna Banana
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"why would pre historic humans care for a 60 year old man who can barely feed himself or a young girl who can't walk?" because they were someone's father of uncle or daughter or niece turns out humans were always human we always had love and empathy for one another youtu.be/t7J_oybRfuc?...

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Tweeting Historians
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Archeologists found other examples over the years, such as Shanidar 1, a 50 yo amputated neanderthal (45 000 BCE), with low vision and other injuries and yet reached this venerable age (in actual Irak). ~nd The full story here ⬇️ https://t.co/3mRZ7WJilL

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Nicole Holden
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Wir kriegen nicht Mal hin, was Höhlenmenschen schon geschafft haben. Einfache Inklusion

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Ratwolf
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I like this video around this subject. To see that there is evidence so far back of humans being humane towards people who were different or needed more help to survive. And that we separated ourselves from animals and nature's law fairly early on. youtu.be/t7J_oybRfuc?...

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beastlyhans.bsky.social
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This is an incredible video. youtu.be/VODwCoYukF8?...

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Jayne13
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M9 was very loved and cared for ❤️ #archaeology #history #culture Romito 2: #Disability in #Prehistory https://t.co/XHw7PwEr5A via @YouTube

May 19, 2024 · 1,778 followers View post →

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beastlyhans.bsky.social
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This is an incredible video. youtu.be/VODwCoYukF8?...

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Ratwolf
@ratvarg.bsky.social · Bluesky

I like this video around this subject. To see that there is evidence so far back of humans being humane towards people who were different or needed more help to survive. And that we separated ourselves from animals and nature's law fairly early on. youtu.be/t7J_oybRfuc?...

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Nicole Holden
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Wir kriegen nicht Mal hin, was Höhlenmenschen schon geschafft haben. Einfache Inklusion

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Jake Walker
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I’ve been coming back to this video a lot recently, for obvious reasons... youtu.be/t7J_oybRfuc?...

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Kanna Banana
@kanna-banana.bsky.social · Bluesky

"why would pre historic humans care for a 60 year old man who can barely feed himself or a young girl who can't walk?" because they were someone's father of uncle or daughter or niece turns out humans were always human we always had love and empathy for one another youtu.be/t7J_oybRfuc?...

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竿人
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「万物の黎明」に出てきたRomito2 という埋葬遺体(17-20歳、男性?)。9,200年前のものでアイスマンよりも古い。イタリアのロミト・ケイブ1962年の捜索で発見。先端骨形成不全症だそうである。 Wikipedia https://t.co/tPcyptELH9 動画https://t.co/q75VCpxl7R https://t.co/iuSCZhu0fw

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Jayne13
@Jayne13 · X

M9 was very loved and cared for ❤️ #archaeology #history #culture Romito 2: #Disability in #Prehistory https://t.co/XHw7PwEr5A via @YouTube

May 19, 2024 · 1,778 followers View post →
alurineeverblue.bsky.social
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youtu.be/t7J_oybRfuc?...

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Tweeting Historians
@Tweetistorian · X

Archeologists found other examples over the years, such as Shanidar 1, a 50 yo amputated neanderthal (45 000 BCE), with low vision and other injuries and yet reached this venerable age (in actual Irak). ~nd The full story here ⬇️ https://t.co/3mRZ7WJilL

Jun 22, 2022 · 4 likes · 19,610 followers View post →
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