Neanderthal
1 reportNeanderthal is a hominin studied through fossils, comparative anatomy, ancient DNA, dating, and archaeological context. Evidence comes from stable isotope diet, population history, and Middle Paleolithic, and competing models remain viable when observations are sparse or indirect.
The main lines of inquiry around Neanderthal include evolutionary relationships; fossil anatomy; and chronology and site context. The case for chronology and site context is reconstructed from dated fossils and comparative anatomy, subject to the fact that the strongest interpretation still recognizes that small samples and fragmentary remains can change species assignments.
The main lines of inquiry around Neanderthal include evolutionary relationships; fossil anatomy; and chronology and site context. The case for chronology and site context is reconstructed from dated fossils and comparative anatomy, subject to the fact that the strongest interpretation still recognizes that small samples and fragmentary remains can change species assignments.
How Archaeologists Trace the Oldest Known Weapons in Human History
Archaeologists have identified several contenders for the world's oldest weapon, including wooden spears and stone points from sites in Africa and Europe. Careful analysis of context, material, and wear patterns helps distinguish weapons from other ancient tools