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Neanderthals

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Neanderthal Tooth Shows Earliest Known Dental Surgery, Study Finds

Scans plus lab tests indicate purposeful stone‑tool drilling to treat infection, suggesting advanced skill and social care.

Birch Tar Made With Neanderthal Methods Shows Antibiotic Activity, Study Finds

Portugal’s First Neanderthal Footprints Point to Coastal Living and Hunting Tactics

Neighboring Neanderthal Groups Butchered Prey in Distinct Local Traditions

Forensic Police Authenticate 43,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Fingerprint in Spain

Spanish Pebble Yields 43,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Face Abstraction, Fingerprint