Ancient Spears Unearthed in Germany Rewrite Neanderthal History—What They Reveal Will Shock You
Remember when we all thought these prehistoric spears unearthed in Schöningen, Germany were the handiwork of Homo heidelbergensis—that shadowy middleman ancestor stuck between us and the Neanderthals? Well, surprise! New research is flipping the whole script and pointing fingers (or should I say, spears?) at Neanderthals instead. Imagine the look on H. heidelbergensis’ face if they could see this! Not only does this rewrite the timeline a bit, shaving off about 100,000 years, it also shines a spotlight on Neanderthals as not just grunting cave folks but as skilled hunters with brains and social skills sharp enough to craft and wield some of humanity’s oldest known weapons. Who knew our distant cousins had such killer aim—and patience? Get ready to dive into how a handful of fossilized snail shells helped crack this ancient mystery wide open. Curious? You should be. LEARN MORE
Though they were previously believed to have been crafted by Homo heidelbergensis, new research suggests that prehistoric spears found in Schöningen, Germany were actually made by Neanderthals.
Alexander GonschiorThe prehistoric wooden spears found in Schöningen, Germany, now believed to be 200,000 years old.
Prehistoric wooden spears found decades ago in Schöningen, Germany were once thought to be around 300,000 years old. It was thus believed that they were made by an early human ancestor known as Homo heidelbergensis.
New research, however, suggests that the Schöningen spears are actually much younger than previously thought, likely dating back 200,000 years, and were in fact made by Neanderthals.
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