Painted Shells Demonstrate 'Primitive' Neanderthals Made Art

Challenging the outdated notion of Neanderthals as primitive, the discovery of painted shells in Italy, dated to a period before Homo sapiens entered Europe, suggests a more sophisticated culture. These ornamental pieces, likely decorated by Neanderthals, indicate an early capacity for creating and collecting artwork. Such findings contribute to a growing body of modern research demonstrating that Neanderthals were more similar to modern humans than previously believed.
when the Muslim invaders arrived, the library was long gone.
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