Erkrath: Neanderthal Discovery, Neandertal Valley, and the Rhineland's Prehistoric Sensation
Erkrath has a population around 48,000 and lies in the Kreis Mettmann of Nordrhein-Westfalen, between Duesseldorf and Wuppertal. The Neandertal (Neander Valley), within Erkrath's municipal boundaries, is where quarry workers discovered the Neanderthal skull cap in 1856, giving an entire human species its name. The Neanderthal Museum, a modernist building in the valley, documents human evolution and draws visitors from around the world.
The Dussel stream flows through the Neandertal, which was once a dramatic limestone gorge before quarrying removed most of the rock faces. The Bavink hiking trail and the Wildgehege (wildlife enclosure) provide outdoor recreation. Erkrath consists of three centres: Alt-Erkrath, Hochdahl, and Unterfeldhaus. The S-Bahn connects to Duesseldorf in about 15 minutes. The town has a residential commuter character. Adult companionship follows NRW's regulatory framework.
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Erkrath has a population around 48,000 and lies in the Kreis Mettmann of Nordrhein-Westfalen, between Duesseldorf and Wuppertal. The Neandertal (Neander Valley), within Erkrath's municipal boundaries, is where quarry workers discovered the Neanderthal skull cap in 1856, giving an entire human species its name. The Neanderthal Museum, a modernist building in the valley, documents human evolution and draws visitors from around the world.
The Dussel stream flows through the Neandertal, which was once a dramatic limestone gorge before quarrying removed most of the rock faces. The Bavink hiking trail and the Wildgehege (wildlife enclosure) provide outdoor recreation. Erkrath consists of three centres: Alt-Erkrath, Hochdahl, and Unterfeldhaus. The S-Bahn connects to Duesseldorf in about 15 minutes. The town has a residential commuter character. Adult companionship follows NRW's regulatory framework.
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