2022.06.04

Neandertals Like Us

Remains from Croatia reveal that the much maligned Neandertals had more in common with modern humans than previously supposed

EAGLE TALONS found in association with Neandertal remains at the site of Krapina in Croatia bear marks that suggest they were strung together to form an ornamental object such as a necklace. / Photo by Luka Mjeda

EAGLE TALONS found in association with Neandertal remains at the site of Krapina in Croatia bear marks that suggest they were strung together to form an ornamental object such as a necklace. / Photo by Luka Mjeda

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