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Neanderthal Woodworking Skills Revealed by Rare Artifacts

Recent archaeological findings near Barcelona have provided compelling evidence that Neanderthals possessed sophisticated woodworking abilities. The discovery of a club-like tool and other wooden implements challenges the outdated perception of these hominids as primitive beings. These artifacts demonstrate that Neanderthals utilized advanced techniques to shape wood for functional purposes. This discovery highlights their cognitive complexity and manual dexterity, suggesting a much higher level of technological development than previously attributed to them.

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Neanderthal shoulder wound suggests lethal violence was common

A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal shoulder blade discovered in Iraqi Kurdistan features a distinct 15mm hole. Researchers believe this was caused by a sharpened wooden spear piercing the individual's chest, potentially representing the earliest known evidence of lethal interpersonal violence with such a weapon. While scientists debate whether the fatal injury resulted from a violent conflict or a hunting accident, experts lean toward interpersonal violence due to the specific angle and nature of the wound. This finding adds to a growing body of research suggesting Neanderthal societies experienced frequent violent interactions.