75,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Death by Spear Wound
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A 15mm hole in the shoulder blade of a Neanderthal man, discovered in Shanidar Cave, Iraq, reveals a violent death around 75,000 years ago. The wound, likely caused by a wooden spear, passed through the chest cavity, damaging a lung and major blood vessels. The individual, designated 'Shanidar A', also had healed facial injuries, suggesting survival despite severe trauma.
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