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75,000-year-old Neanderthal may have been killed by a spear aimed at the heart
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75,000-year-old Neanderthal may have been killed by a spear aimed at the heart

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SCIENCEDAILY · ROCKVILLE — A Neanderthal who died 75,000 years ago may have been killed by a wooden spear deliberately aimed at the heart, revealing rare evidence of prehistoric violence. A circular hole in the shoulder blade suggests the weapon pierced the chest and caused a rapidly fatal injury. Surprisingly, the same individual had survived…

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ScienceDaily
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31 October 2026 · 11:05 UTC
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31 October 2026 · 14:00 UTC
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261029072126.htm
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