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Neanderthals Took Reusable Toolkits with Them on High-Altitude Treks Through the Alps

Neanderthals used finished Levallois stone tools in a high-altitude cave bear den as temporary shelter, indicating short excursions during Alpine crossings, researchers said.

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When Neanderthals in Italy were crossing the Alps, it's likely they took refuge in high-altitude bear caves. A new study of stone tools in Caverna Generosa, a cave sitting 1,450 meters up in the mountains, found that these travelers also brought a toolkit with them.

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IFLScience broke the news in on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
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