Ancient Fingerprints and Hidden Clues Reveal Neanderthal Creativity
TL;DR
A 43,000-year-old Neanderthal fingerprint found on a pebble in Spain may be the oldest complete human fingerprint and possibly one of the earliest known artistic representations of a human face, suggesting Neanderthals may have engaged in symbolic or artistic behavior.
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