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Neumark-Nord
Coverage of Neumark-Nord in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists say turtle shells could hold clues to secret side of Neanderthal behavior
Scientists discovered Neanderthals used pond turtle shells as tools 125,000 years ago, not for food. The findings from the Neumark-Nord site in Germany suggest Neanderthals processed turtles into containers or scoops, indicating complex survival strategies beyond simple caloric needs.