Asharq Al-Awsat English·3 min read·medium
Ancient Cave Discovery Reshapes Scientists' Understanding of Neanderthals and Modern Humans
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Asharq Al Awsat
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Archaeological excavations at Ucagizli II Cave in Türkiye suggest that Neanderthals and modern humans may have coexisted peacefully and shared cultural practices. Evidence of identical tool technologies and a shared preference for non-utilitarian seashells challenges previous assumptions about the interactions between the two species.
Groundbreaking archaeological research from southern Türkiye suggests a surprising new narrative: modern humans and Neanderthals may have lived as friends, sharing elements of their culture.
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