2 hours ago · Iraq
75,000-year-old Neanderthal remains reveal possible fatal spear attack and signs of care
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a conflict story. Times of India World is the outlet attached so far. The reports are tied to Iraq. The first report grouped here was at 16 Oct 2026, 12:00 UTC. The headline in use is “75,000-year-old Neanderthal remains reveal possible fatal spear attack and signs of care”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
A Neanderthal who lived 75,000 years ago survived a severe facial injury for at least a year before suffering a possibly fatal spear wound. Researchers studying remains found in Iraq’s Shanidar Cave identified a 15mm hole in the shoulder blade, suggesting a wooden spear injury.
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- First reported by Times of India World
75,000-year-old Neanderthal remains reveal possible fatal spear attack and signs of care
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- Times of India