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Neanderthals Mysteriously Collected Horned Skulls in a Cave, But Why?
- New study shows Neanderthals repeatedly added animal skulls to Des-Cubierta Cave over long periods.
- The deposits date to between roughly 70,000 and 50,000 years ago, indicating long-term use.
- Researchers linked the skulls to large herbivores, including bovines, deer, and rhinoceroses, with many skulls missing jawbones and limbs.
- The study used geological, spatial, and taphonomic data to interpret the skull collection pattern.
- The researchers caution that the exact reason for skull collection remains unknown but may reflect symbolic behavior.
- The discovery adds to the broader discussion about Neanderthal cultural expressions and symbolism.
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