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Shanidar Cave

Iraq
Best timeApr–May & Oct–Feb
Set inIraq
In season~63°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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37–108°F
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Map showing the location of Shanidar Cave
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Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightSep · 92%
WarmestAug · 108°F
WettestMar
Best windowApr–May & Oct–Feb
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Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Shanidar Cave is an archaeological site on Bradost Mountain, within the Zagros Mountains in the Erbil Governorate of Kurdistan Region in northern Iraq. Neanderthal remains were discovered here in 1953, including Shanidar 1, who survived several injuries, possibly due to care from others in his group, and Shanidar 4, the famed supposed 'flower burial', where pollen has been suggested to be the remnants of deliberately placed flowers. Until this discovery, Cro-Magnons, the earliest known H.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Apr–May & Oct–Feb. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Takht-e Soleyman
166 mi away
Samarra
181 mi away
Mount Ararat
200 mi away
Khor Virap
213 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shanidar Cave?

The best time to visit Shanidar Cave is April–May & October–February, in Iraq.

Where is Shanidar Cave?

Shanidar Cave is in Iraq.

What is Shanidar Cave known for?

Shanidar Cave is an archaeological site on Bradost Mountain, within the Zagros Mountains in the Erbil Governorate of Kurdistan Region in northern Iraq. Neanderthal remains were discovered here in 1953, including Shanidar 1, who survived several injuries, possibly due to care from others in his group, and Shanidar 4, the famed supposed 'flower burial', where pollen has been suggested to be the remnants of deliberately placed flowers. Until this discovery, Cro-Magnons, the earliest known H.

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