Neanderthals, long perceived to have been unsophisticated and brutish, really did paint stalagmites in a Spanish cave more than 60,000 years ago, according to a study published on Monday.



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Study: Neanderthals painted Spanish cave art in prehistoric times

A new study of a rock feature stained red in a cave in southern Spain has concluded that red pigment made from ocher was intentionally painted, most likely by Neanderthals, refuting earlier research that said the marks were natural.  

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Neanderthals were painting caves in Europe long before modern humans

Neanderthals painted art in Ardales cave in Andalusia, Spain, in prehistoric times -- debunking an alternative theory that it happened naturally -- researchers said Monday in a study published in PNAS.

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The origin and date of appearance of prehistoric cave art are the subjects of ongoing debate. Spain's Cueva de Ardales is one point of discussion. There, a flowstone formation is stained red in places. This coloring is apparently almost 65,000 years old, but until now, some in the scientific community attributed it to a natural coating of iron oxide deposited by flowing water. However, that hypothesis has just been disproven by the findings of a…

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Neanderthals indeed painted Andalusia's Cueva de Ardales

Study confirms ancient Spanish cave art was made by Neanderthals

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Whether Neanderthals thought symbolically and had an artistic sensibility has been a question that has vexed experts in human evolution.

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Neanderthals were painting caves in Europe long before modern humans, study finds

The origin and date of appearance of prehistoric cave art are the subjects of ongoing debate. Spain’s Cueva de Ardales is one point of discussion. There a flowstone formation is stained red in places. This coloring is apparently almost 65,000 years old but until now, a part of the scientific comm

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Prehistoric Cave Art: Neanderthals Indeed Painted Andalusia’s Cueva De Ardales

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Neanderthals, long perceived to have been unsophisticated and brutish, really did paint stalagmites in a Spanish cave more than 60,000 years ago, according to a study published on Monday.

Study confirms ancient Spanish cave art was made by Neanderthals

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