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

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

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Researchers led by Emma Pomeroy and Chris Hunt said the 75,000-year-old Neanderthal skeleton from Shanidar Cave in Iraqi Kurdistan shows a wooden spear deliberately thrust into the chest, indicating the individual likely died from a homicide. Earlier analysis of the same remains identified a 15 mm perforation in a shoulder blade, described as the earliest known lethal injury inflicted by a wooden spear. The team also noted other injuries that they interpreted as evidence the individual received care from peers after being wounded.

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Emma Pomeroy Chris Hunt

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Shanidar Cave, Iraqi Kurdistan, Iraq University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom Germany Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom

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16 octobre 2026
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Newser • 16 oct. 12h25

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.

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Gizmodo • 15 oct. 15h35

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

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Scientists suspect foul play in the death of a Neanderthal 75,000 years ago
Scientists suspect foul play in the death of a Neanderthal 75,000 years ago

CNN • 15 oct. 15h33

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.

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Hole in Neanderthal shoulder bone linked to ancient wooden spear
Hole in Neanderthal shoulder bone linked to ancient wooden spear

BBC • 15 oct. 15h00

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.

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Neanderthal remains may be earliest human ancestor find killed by a spear
Neanderthal remains may be earliest human ancestor find killed by a spear

The Guardian • 15 oct. 15h00

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.

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