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Rare traces of wooden tools reveal Neanderthals were skilled woodworkers

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Briefings

Recent archaeological findings near Barcelona, Spain, indicate Neanderthals were skilled woodworkers rather than simple cave dwellers. A club-like artifact and other wooden tools were discovered at an excavation site, suggesting advanced woodworking capabilities. This discovery challenges previous assumptions about Neanderthal lifestyles and technology. The evidence is limited to a single site and a small sample of artifacts, requiring further study to confirm the extent of their woodworking skills.

Key points

• Neanderthals in the Barcelona region were capable of making wooden tools, including a club-like artifact, challenging the view of them as simple cave dwellers.
• The discovery of wooden artifacts at the site suggests Neanderthals possessed skills in woodworking that were previously underestimated.

Context and limitations

Evidence is limited to a single archaeological site near Barcelona, Spain, and a small sample of wooden artifacts. The findings do not confirm widespread woodworking skills among Neanderthals across Europe or the extent of their tool-making capabilities.

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