First evidence of Neanderthal bone tool use in Romania discovered

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Europe · Romania · Aug 11, 2026
Primary source: Phys.org

Microscopic and experimental analysis of animal bones from the Vârghiș Gorges identifies deliberate Neanderthal bone-tool use, providing the first such evidence from Romania and expanding knowledge of Middle Paleolithic technology.

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