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Neanderthal Ingenuity: The Tar-Burning Hearth at Vanguard Cave
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Neanderthal Ingenuity: The Tar-Burning Hearth at Vanguard Cave

How Neanderthals Mastered Fire to Innovate and Thrive in the Paleolithic Era

Dec 02, 2024
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The discovery of a sophisticated fire structure used by Neanderthals in Gibraltar's Vanguard Cave has transformed how we perceive their technological and cognitive capabilities. This groundbreaking study1 reveals how fire was not just a survival tool but a medium for innovation, allowing Neanderthals to create tar—a key material for hafting tools and wea…

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