US EditionAncient wooden spears found in Germany may have been wielded by Neanderthals, a new study suggests
- Over twenty years ago, archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient wooden hunting weapons crafted from spruce and pine in a coal mine located in Schöningen, Germany.
- The spears were originally believed to be 300,000 years old and associated with Homo heidelbergensis, but a recent study applying an alternative dating method indicates they are closer to 200,000 years old, implying they were likely crafted by Neanderthals instead.
- Nearly 50 horse skeletons were discovered alongside a set of wooden spears made from spruce and pine, which rank as some of the earliest identified tools used for hunting and display refined craftsmanship indicating sophisticated production techniques for their time.
- Jarod Hutson of the Smithsonian called the spears 'pretty sophisticated for something that old,' while archaeologist Thomas Terberger found the arguments interesting but not fully convincing and emphasized the need for more research.
- The revision of the spears' age implies they may illuminate Neanderthal hunting capabilities, although further study is required to confirm their exact age and users.
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Ancient wooden spears found in Germany may have been wielded by Neanderthals, a new study suggests
A set of ancient wooden spears may be younger than scientists thought and wielded by Neanderthals instead of their ancestors.
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