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Study Suggests Neandertals Practiced Cannibalism on Outsiders, Particularly Women and Children
Recent findings from a Belgian cave indicate that Neandertals may have selectively cannibalized individuals from outside their group, with a troubling focus on women and children.
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Summary
A cave in Belgium has provided new insights into Neandertal behavior, revealing evidence of selective cannibalism. The study suggests that these early humans targeted individuals who were not part of their local group.
The analysis of bones found at the site indicates that the victims were primarily women and children, treated as prey rather than as members of their community.
This unsettling discovery raises questions about the social dynamics of Neandertals and their interactions with outsiders, highlighting a complex layer of their survival strategies.
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