Cave finds reveal modern humans and Neanderthals may have shared long-term cultural continuity
Archaeological excavations at Üçağızlı II Cave in Türkiye suggest that modern humans and Neanderthals shared cultural practices for over 20,000 years. The discovery of shared preferences for nonutilitarian items like seashells indicates a deeper level of cultural continuity between the two species.
Why it matters
This research challenges previous assumptions about the interaction between early humans and Neanderthals, suggesting a more complex, shared cultural history.
edited by Sadie Harley , reviewed by Andrew Zinin
The article reports on scientific findings published in a peer-reviewed journal without ideological framing.
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