Anthropology

though it could.

But, I've seen dogs and other species react to flowers, just because of their scent. If this particular Neanderthal, likewise had shown an attraction to them in life, it would seem not so unexpected for another to have noticed and placed the flowers. Is that emotional IQ? Maybe.

Regardless, I have no problem believing we may have underestimated Neanderthals. I've maintained throughout my life that we underestimate the intelligence, including emotions, of a variety of animals and every year we see evidence to that effect.