In Simanya Cave in Sant Llorenc Savall Natural Park, close to Barcelona, researchers discovered the remains of Neanderthals, early humans who lived between 250,000 and 40,000 years ago.

The 50,000-year-old remains, which are made up of 54 parts, were shown at a press conference held on Tuesday the 19th of September at the Archaeological Museum of Catalonia. The remains are those of an adult, most likely female, as well as those of a kid between the ages of 7-8 and an 11–12-year–old teen.

According to the press conference, the remains are some of the most significant Neanderthal remains discovered in the Iberian Peninsula and offer information about the dispersion of Neanderthal populations throughout Europe.

Current excavations in the cave are being carried out in collaboration with other colleges in Italy and Spain.