A Neanderthal who died 75,000 years ago may have been killed by a wooden spear deliberately aimed at his heart, scientists say, offering rare evidence of targeted violence among our closest ancient relatives
- A representative image of a Neanderthal who died 75,000 years ago may have been killed by a wooden spear deliberately aimed at his heart (source- Canva)Everybody is aware of the story of Cain and Abel, the biblical tale of the world's first murder.
- But what if I tell you that the story of human anger and violence goes way beyond what we can imagine?
- Everyone hears from their grandfathers and grandmothers how good and lovely the world was before, and they too have heard the same story, almost making early humans seem like they lived in an actual heaven.
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- A representative image of a Neanderthal who died 75,000 years ago may have been killed by a wooden spear deliberately aimed at his heart (source- Canva)Everybody is aware of the story of Cain and Abel, the biblical tale of the world's first murder.
- But what if I tell you that the story of human anger and violence goes way beyond what we can imagine?
- Everyone hears from their grandfathers and grandmothers how good and lovely the world was before, and they too have heard the same story, almost making early humans seem like they lived in an actual heaven.
Sources: Times of India