Neanderthals May Have Drilled Out Cavity 59,000 Years Ago The discovery of a cavity drilled out by Neanderthals in a cave system in Spain has shed new light on the tool use and behavior of these early human ancestors.
The finding dates back around 59,000 years and pushes the boundaries of what was previously thought possible for these ancient humans.
The Ancient Cave System The discovery was made in a cave system in the Sierra de Atapuerca region of northern Spain, an area that has been a treasure trove for paleoanthropologists.