Neanderthals' Artistic and Cognitive Abilities Revealed by Recent Discoveries
TL;DR
Archaeologists discovered a pebble with a human fingerprint and red pigment, likely made by Neanderthals around 43,000 years ago, suggesting they engaged in symbolic or artistic activities, challenging previous notions of their cognitive abilities.
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- Neanderthals Made Art Too, Startling New Research Suggests Artnet News
- Archaeologists found a strange red mark on rock. Forensic police helped them unravel who made it Yahoo
- Did a Neanderthal Spot a Face in This Rock 43,000 Years Ago—and Leave a Fingerprint Behind? Gizmodo
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