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Neanderthals: The First Fossil Collectors?

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A collection of 15 marine fossils, deliberately transported to the cave over 39,800 to 54,600 years ago, reveals that Neanderthals may have been the first fossil collectors in human evolutionary history. Interestingly, parallels can be drawn with modern human behavior. Marine fossils from the Prado Vargas Cave in Spain.

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The Firekeepers of the Ice Age: Unearthing the Gravettian Flame

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The Ancient Hearths of Fuente del Salín Fire has long been a cornerstone of human existence, providing warmth, protection, and a means to cook food. The Fire That Binds Beyond its practical applications, fire likely played a critical role in fostering social cohesion among Gravettian groups. DOI: 10.1016/j.quaint.2017.04.006