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

Researchers May Have Found a Neanderthal Murder

Newser • 16 अक्टू 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.

A Spear Wound Likely Killed This Neanderthal, but It Tells a Very Human Story

Gizmodo • 15 अक्टू 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.

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

CNN • 15 अक्टू 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.

Hole in Neanderthal shoulder bone linked to ancient wooden spear

BBC • 15 अक्टू 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 remains may be earliest human ancestor find killed by a spear

The Guardian • 15 अक्टू 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.