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Artefacts hint at cultural exchange between Neanderthals and humans
A cave on the Turkish Mediterranean coast was inhabited first by Neanderthals and then Homo sapiens, but the continuity of tools and personal objects suggests there was some sharing of culture between the two species
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· Jul 6, 2026
Neanderthals and modern humans may have shared culture 59,000 years ago in Turkey, study finds
Neanderthals and modern humans may have shared culture 59,000 years ago in Turkey, study finds
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Ancient human DNA found on cave art for the first time
DNA from ancient humans has been found on a prehistoric cave painting and on cave walls, demonstrating the potential to one day identify individual artists and resolve the debate over Neanderthals' artistic abilities
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· Jul 6, 2026
Rare Neanderthal baby fossil reveals our ancient relatives may have begun life much like modern humans
Rare Neanderthal baby fossil reveals our ancient relatives may have begun life much like modern humans
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· Jul 6, 2026
Did our modern human ancestors and Neanderthals share a common culture?
Both Neanderthals and Homo sapiens may have shared tools and behavioral practices, new research suggests
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