Evidence suggests that Neanderthals were the first to bury their dead.
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Neanderthals are believed to be the first hominids to intentionally bury their dead. Evidence of burial rituals and grave goods have been found in Neanderthal archaeological sites, suggesting a level of care and symbolic behavior towards their deceased.
There is evidence to suggest that Homo erectus may have buried their dead, based on findings of remains associated with intentional burial practices. However, the interpretation of these findings is subject to debate among scientists.
The nickname of the first early hominid found is "Lucy." Lucy is the most famous specimen of Australopithecus afarensis, an extinct hominid species that lived over 3 million years ago in Africa.
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In the Bible, there is no account of Jesus personally burying the dead. However, there are stories of Jesus performing miracles related to death, such as raising people from the dead, like Lazarus in the Gospel of John.
Homo erectus is believed to be the first hominid to engage in systematic hunting, using tools such as spears to capture prey. This development in hunting behavior was a significant advancement in hominid evolution towards more efficient methods of acquiring food.