75,000-year-old Neanderthal injury may be earliest evidence of lethal spear attack
A Neanderthal who lived 75,000 years ago survived a severe facial injury for at least a year before suffering a possibly fatal spear wound. Researchers studying remains found in Iraq’s Shanidar Cave identified a 15mm hole in the shoulder blade, suggesting a wooden spear injury. The findings also point to possible care from other Neanderthals.
Key Takeaways
- A Neanderthal who lived 75,000 years ago survived a severe facial injury for at least a year before suffering a possibly fatal spear wound.
- Researchers studying remains found in Iraq’s Shanidar Cave identified a 15mm hole in the shoulder blade, suggesting a wooden spear injury.
- The findings also point to possible care from other Neanderthals.
A Neanderthal who lived 75,000 years ago survived a severe facial injury for at least a year before suffering a possibly fatal spear wound. Researchers studying remains found in Iraq’s Shanidar Cave identified a 15mm hole in the shoulder blade, suggesting a wooden spear injury. The findings also point to possible care from other Neanderthals.
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This summary was curated from Times of India.