How Neanderthals May Have Drilled Out a Cavity 59,000 Years Ago A recent archaeological discovery has shed new light on the creativity and resourcefulness of our ancient ancestors.
Researchers have uncovered evidence that Neanderthals may have drilled out a cavity in a rock around 59,000 years ago in the Swartkrans cave system in South Africa.
The Discovery The excavation site is located in the renowned fossil rich region of South Africa's Swartkrans cave system. Dr.