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Neanderthals May Have Used Glue for Stone Tools
Neanderthals May Have Used Glue for Stone Tools0A groundbreaking discovery in archaeology has shed new light on the intelligence of European Neanderthals. A recent analysis of forgotten artifacts unearthed over a century ago in France and reexamined at a Berlin museum suggests that our Neanderthal relatives were more sophisticated than previously believed.

The artifacts, dating back between 40,000 and 60,000 years, reveal traces of a complex adhesive made from ocher ? a naturally occurring earth pigment ? and bitumen ? a sticky substance found in soil and crude oil. Researchers found that mixing ocher with the bitumen created a malleable mass sticky enough to hold a stone tool in place. The theory is that the Neanderthals had used this adhesive to mold handles directly onto stone tools, enhancing their grip and usability.

Patrick Schmidt, a geologist and archaeologist from the University of Tubingen, underscored the significance of this finding in an interview with CNN, noting that it offers insight into the cognitive abilities and problem-solving skills of Neanderthals. Their ability to engineer materials for their own needs challenges long-held stereotypes of Neanderthals as primitive savages and suggests a level of sophistication in ancient tool-making techniques.

Radu Iovita, an anthropologist involved in the study, highlighted the meticulous experimentation undertaken by Neanderthals in perfecting the adhesive formula. By varying the proportions of ocher and bitumen, they achieved the optimal balance of stickiness for tool handles without compromising usability.

Marie-Helene Moncel, a research director at the French National Museum of Natural History, emphasized the broader significance of the discovery. Similar adhesive technologies made by early modern humans have been found in Africa, indicating parallel developments in different regions by Neanderthals and early Homo sapiens.

As scientists continue to unravel the mysteries of the past, discoveries like these challenge our understanding of human evolution.




Hannah Kim
For The Teen Times
 
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1. What recent discovery in archaeology has challenged previous perceptions of Neanderthals? How old were the artifacts?
2. What were the components of the adhesive found on the artifacts, and how did Neanderthals utilize it?
3. How do experts like Patrick Schmidt and Radu Iovita interpret the significance of this discovery?
4. What broader implications does Marie-Helene Moncel draw from the discovery?
 
1. How do archaeological discoveries contribute to our understanding of ancient human cultures?
2. Can you think of other examples where ancient civilizations engineered materials for practical purposes?
3. How are humans cognitive abilities today? Are there any limits?
4. How has globalization and the internet contributed to the formation of a global culture?
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