Neanderthals Drilled Out Cavity 59k Years Ago: A Look at the Technology and Significance The discovery of a 59,000 year old cavity drilled by Neanderthals has sent shockwaves through the archaeological community.
The site, known as Cueva del Azufre, is located in Spain's Cantabrian Mountains, where researchers from the University of Barcelona have been excavating for over a decade.
Understanding the Discovery Researchers led by Dr. Maria Rodriguez uncovered the cavity while studying sediment layers at Cueva del Azufre.