Sunday, 4 May 2025

Tag: early humans

Europe’s Oldest Spearhead Unearthed in Russia: Crafted by Neanderthals 80,000 Years Ago

Europe’s Oldest Spearhead Unearthed in Russia: Crafted by Neanderthals 80,000 Years Ago

A spearhead recently identified in a cave in the North Caucasus has turned out to be the oldest ever found in Europe. According to an international research team, the artifact—made from animal bone and dated between 80,000 and 70,000 years ago—was almost certainly crafted by Neanderthals. The study, published in the Journal of Archaeological Science,

Earliest Evidence of Humans in Rainforest Discovered by International Research Team

Earliest Evidence of Humans in Rainforest Discovered by International Research Team

A groundbreaking study published in the journal Nature reveals that humans were inhabiting African rainforests much earlier than previously thought, pushing back the timeline by over 100,000 years. This discovery challenges the long-held belief that rainforests were inhospitable barriers to early human settlement and highlights the adaptability of our species. Challenging the Traditional Narrative The