A 45,000-year-old Neanderthal woman was just reconstructed from remains found in a cave in southern France — and her story is changing how we see Neanderthals 🧬🗿 Her skull was found covered in red ochre 🎨, a rare and intentional practice. Researchers believe this pigment may have been used to alter or enhance her appearance, possibly to imitate lighter features seen in other Neanderthals. This points to symbolism, identity, and cultural expression — traits once thought to belong only to moder