Archaeology
Neanderthal Hand Bones
Neanderthal hand bones found in Spain dated to 46,000 years ago
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Neanderthal hand bones were discovered in Abauntz Cave, Spain, dating back 46,000 years. Preliminary genetic analysis indicates the bones belonged to a male Neanderthal.
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The discovery provides new insights into Europe's last Neanderthal populations, but further analysis is needed to reveal more information about their diversity and interactions.
Images are illustrative, not photographs of the reported finds.
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