🏞️ Neandertal (valley)

Germany · Europe · 51.23°N, 6.95°E

The Neandertal is a small valley of the river Düssel in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, located about 12 km (7.5 mi) east of Düsseldorf, the capital city of North Rhine-Westphalia. The valley lies within the limits of the towns of Erkrath and Mettmann. In August 1856, the area became famous for the discovery of Neanderthal 1, one of the first specimens of Homo neanderthalensis to be found.

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Quick facts

Country	Germany
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	51.23°N, 6.95°E · view on map

Neandertal (valley) is located in Germany, in Europe.

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Ahr Valley · Amselgrund · Bärental (Upper Franconia) · Bode Gorge · Christianental · Deister-Süntel valley · Devil's Gorge (Eifel) · Dreisam Valley · Dresden Basin · Eckerloch.

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