Neanderthal Food Traditions Varied by Location
TL;DR
Researchers studying Neanderthal bone tools and cut marks from two caves in Israel found evidence of distinct butchery techniques among different groups, suggesting that Neanderthals had varied food preparation preferences and cultural practices, even within the same region and time period.
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- Even Neanderthals had distinct preferences when it came to making dinner, study suggests The Guardian
- Neanderthal groups had their own local food culture New Scientist
- Cooking up caveman culture, study shows Neanderthal neighbors were split on how to butcher The Times of Israel
- Neanderthals at two neighboring caves butchered same prey in different ways, suggesting local food traditions Phys.org
- Neanderthal Butchers From Different Caves Had Their Own Specialities IFLScience
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