Neanderthal woodworking was far more advanced than we thought, new study shows
Neanderthals' woodworking skills were more advanced than previously thought, according to a new study.
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The discovery suggests that Neanderthals were more skilled woodworkers than previously believed.
Where were the wooden objects found?
Spain
What is still unknown about Neanderthals' woodworking skills?
The extent of their woodworking skills and their impact on the environment
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The findings, published in a recent study, suggest that Neanderthals were more skilled woodworkers than previously believed. UA.NEWS and Archaeology News Online Magazine report on the discovery of a broken Neanderthal spear, which has survived as a 40,000-year-old imprint.
The spear, found in Spain, is one of several wooden objects discovered in the region. The study's authors suggest that Neanderthals may have used wood for a variety of purposes, including tool-making and shelter construction.
The study's findings have been met with interest from the scientific community, with some outlets highlighting the significance of the discovery. However, more research is needed to fully understand the extent of Neanderthals' woodworking skills and their impact on the environment.
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Traces of Neanderthal wooden objects found in SpainUA.NEWS · 4h ago
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A Broken Neanderthal Spear Survives as a 40,000-Year-Old ImprintDiscover Magazine · 4h ago
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Neanderthal Europe was as much a wooden age as a stone ageNew Scientist · 4h ago
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Neanderthal woodworking was far more advanced than we thought, new study showsArchaeology News Online Magazine · 4h ago
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