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Stone drills
Coverage of Stone drills in the Nexus archive.
- Neanderthals weren't so stupid after all! Study reveals how caveman 'dentists' used sophisticated stone drills to treat cavities 60,000 years ago
Neanderthals used sophisticated stone drills to treat cavities 60,000 years ago, showing they were more intelligent than previously thought. The discovery reveals a new aspect of Neanderthal healthcare and technology. This finding challenges previous assumptions about Neanderthal capabilities.