Study finds 75,000-year-old Neanderthal likely killed by spear

Study suggests Neanderthal died from spear wound in Iraqi cave

Newser • 16 Oct 12:25

Analysis of a 75,000-year-old skeleton from Shanidar Cave indicates a wooden spear may have been deliberately thrust into the chest, pointing to possible homicide.

Neanderthal Shanidar A Shows Evidence of Both Care and Violence, Study Finds

Gizmodo • 15 Oct 15:35

Analysis of a 75,000-year-old Neanderthal skeleton from Iraq reveals healed facial injuries and a fatal spear wound, highlighting complex social behavior.

Neanderthal skeleton shows possible homicide and evidence of group care, researchers say

CNN • 15 Oct 15:33

A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal from Shanidar Cave bears a spear wound that may indicate intentional killing, while other injuries suggest the individual received care from peers.

Neanderthal shoulder blade hole suggests use of wooden spear 75,000 years ago

BBC • 15 Oct 15:00

A 15mm perforation in a Neanderthal shoulder blade from a cave in Iraqi Kurdistan may represent the earliest known lethal injury inflicted by a wooden spear, according to researchers.

Neanderthal shoulder injury may represent earliest spear kill

The Guardian • 15 Oct 15:00

Scientists studying a 70,000-year-old Neanderthal from Shanidar cave say a round hole in the shoulder blade likely resulted from a wooden spear, providing possible evidence of the earliest known spear-inflicted death.