Fossil and archaeological evidence suggests that the first hominids to practice intentional burial of their dead were:

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The Neandertals are believed to be the first hominids to intentionally bury their dead based on archaeological evidence found in Shanidar Cave in Iraq, where Neandertal skeletons were found in intentionally dug pits with evidence of flowers and other objects being placed with the bodies. The practice of intentional burial likely had symbolic and spiritual significance for Neandertals.

Fossil and Archaeological Evidence Suggests That the First Hominids to Practice