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75,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Possibly Killed by Spear in Shanidar Cave
- A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal skeleton discovered in Shanidar Cave shows signs of a spear wound to the heart.
- The spear wound was likely fatal, with a circular hole found in the shoulder blade.
- This Neanderthal had survived a previous severe facial injury, indicating social care among peers.
- The discovery provides rare evidence of targeted violence among early humans.
- The findings offer insights into the emotional and social complexities of Neanderthal life.
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The Times of India·
A Neanderthal who died 75,000 years ago may have been killed by a wooden spear deliberately aimed at his heart, scientists say, offering rare evidence of targeted violence among our closest ancient relatives
75,000-year-old Neanderthal skeleton reveals signs of targeted violence
Science Daily·
75,000-year-old Neanderthal may have been killed by a spear aimed at the heart