Ancient Gibraltar Cave Reveals Neanderthal Glue-Making Mastery
TL;DR
Researchers have discovered a Neanderthal tar distillation site in Vanguard Cave, Gibraltar, dating back 65,000 years. The site features a complex hearth structure used to produce tar from rockrose plants, demonstrating advanced fire management and technological skills. This discovery provides direct evidence of Neanderthals' ability to create adhesive tar for hafting stone tools, showcasing their cognitive complexity and cultural development.
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