Neanderthals’ 65,000-Year-Old "Glue Factory" in Gibraltar
Anthropology.net
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
Neanderthals, often regarded as robust and resourceful survivors of the Ice Age, have left yet another clue to their remarkable ingenuity. Archaeologists have uncovered evidence 1 of a 65,000-year-old hearth in Gibraltar that may have served as a "glue factory," used to produce tar for hafting weapons and tools. This discovery not only predates the arrival of modern humans ( Homo sapiens ) in the region by 20,000 years but also highlights the Neanderthals' sophisticated engineering and teamwork.
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