Monday, February 6, 2023

Proof that Neanderthals ate crabs is another 'nail in the coffin' for primitive cave dweller stereotypes

In a cave just south of Lisbon, archaeological deposits conceal a Paleolithic dinner menu. As well as stone tools and charcoal, the site of Gruta de Figueira Brava contains rich deposits of shells and bones with much to tell us about the Neanderthals that lived there—especially about their meals. A study published in Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology shows that 90,000 years ago, these Neanderthals were cooking and eating crabs.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/proof-that-neanderthals-ate-crabs-is-another-nail-in-the-coffin-for-primitive-cave-dweller-stereotypes