Warum STARBEN die Neandertaler WIRKLICH? Das größte Rätsel der Menschheit

For centuries, the robust Neanderthals dominated Ice Age Europe, successfully withstanding the most extreme climatic conditions. Yet, despite their superior physical strength, highly developed Stone Age technologies, and complex social structures, this human species suddenly vanished from the face of the earth around 40,000 years ago. This documentary embarks on a global quest, analyzing fascinating archaeological finds from Gibraltar to Iraq to reconstruct the fate of our closest relatives. The scientific investigations focus not only on the innovative hunting weapons and cognitive abilities of these hunters, but also on their fateful encounter with Homo sapiens. Forensic analyses of ancient skeletons and state-of-the-art ballistic tests provide deeper insights into the evolutionary struggle for survival and reveal whether climatic changes or even a prehistoric conflict sealed the fate of the Neanderthals. ... Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss any videos:    / @warstoriesde   Twice a week, we present the most exciting war documentaries in German. #wardocumentary #documentary #warstoriesgermany -- Topics in this video: ▼ 00:00 Intro 01:16 Why did the Neanderthals really die out? The greatest mystery of humankind 44:00 Outro – Twice a week, we present the most exciting war documentaries in German. The content is licensed by the respective copyright holder. ► Subscribe to our documentary channel:    / @realstoriesde   ► Subscribe to our history documentary channel:    / @timelinede