Neanderthal Families Took Trips to the Beaches of Portugal Around 80,000 Years Ago

Neanderthal Families Took Trips to the Beaches of Portugal Around 80,000 Years Ago

Learn about the first Neanderthal tracksites found in the Iberian Peninsula, featuring footprints from adults, adolescents, and children.

Neanderthal Footprints from 80,000 Years Ago Discovered in Portugal

Archaeologists have unearthed two Neanderthal track sites across various regions in Europe. At Monte Clerigo, approximately 78,000 years ago, three distinct trackways illustrate how Neanderthals traversed the dune landscape. This behavior implies advanced route planning, as the dune environment may have been conducive for ambush hunting and stalking prey. Additionally, a solitary footprint found at [...] The post Neanderthal Footprints from 80,0…

80,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Footprints Found in Portugal

Archaeologists have discovered two Neanderthals tracksites in the southwestern most region of Europe. The post 80,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Footprints Found in Portugal appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.