May 5th , 2024
CHIRANJIT MITRA
Forget the "caveman" stereotype! A recent study suggests Neanderthals were more sophisticated and organized than previously assumed.
Researchers analyzed artifacts and dwelling patterns at a Neanderthal site in France, offering new perspectives.
Neanderthals divided their living spaces, suggesting a structured social organization similar to early humans.
Neanderthals used dedicated spaces for butchering, tool-making, and sleeping tasks.
This study highlights Neanderthal intelligence and social complexity, moving beyond the "brutish" image.
They might have lived in organized, multi-family groups, much like early Homo sapiens did at that time.
This discovery paints a picture of shared cognitive abilities alongside their distinct evolutionary path.
This study underscores that Neanderthals were more akin to us than we often give them credit for.