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SCIENCEMay 13 · 18:30 UTCNPR NEWSAri Daniel

Neanderthals may have drilled out a cavity 59,000 years ago

Scientists have discovered a 59,000-year-old Paleolithic tooth that suggests Neanderthals may have performed a precise dental procedure. The tooth shows signs of drilling, indicating that Neanderthals were capable of executing complex tasks. This discovery sheds new light on the capabilities of early hominins.

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