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Neanderthals Were Skilled Woodworkers, Research Shows
Original: Neanderthals Were Adept Woodworkers Too https://nautil.us/neanderthals-were-adept-woodworkers-too-1285608/ # Science # H
New coverage highlights that Neanderthals were adept woodworkers, capable of shaping wood into sophisticated tools rather than relying only on stone implements. The findings add to a growing body of evidence that Neanderthals possessed advanced technical skills and craftsmanship, challenging older views of them as primitive. Commenters in science and anthropology circles are sharing and discussing the piece, noting it further narrows the perceived cognitive gap between Neanderthals and modern humans.
Why now: New research and coverage are reshaping public understanding of Neanderthal capabilities.
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- Neanderthals Were Adept Woodworkers Too https://nautil.us/neanderthals-were-adept-woodworkers-too-1285608/ # Science # History # Anthropology · nautilus@robot.villas · 6
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