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Evidence of Neanderthal Dentistry Pushes Tooth Treatment Back 59,000 Years
Key Takeaways
- A Siberian Neanderthal molar dated to 59,000 years ago shows signs of deliberate drilling.
- Researchers identified repeated boring with a pointed stone tool into a decayed cavity.
- The tooth may extend the earliest evidence of dentistry by about 45,000 years.
- The finding supports a broader reassessment of Neanderthal technical and cognitive abilities.
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DT Editorial Team··via newscientist.com