The Abauntz cave rewrites the prehistory of Navarre with the discovery of its first Neanderthal remains
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An archaeological team led by Mikel Arlegi and Andion Arteaga has discovered the oldest human remains ever found in the Navarre region of Spain. The find, located in the Abauntz cave in the Ultzama valley, includes six bones from an adult male Neanderthal, specifically three metacarpals and a finger bone from the right hand.
This discovery marks the first identification of a Neanderthal in the territory of Navarre. The find is considered significant for its potential to revise the prehistoric record of the region, providing new evidence regarding the presence and history of Neanderthals in the area.
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Infobae (Headline 1)Focuses on the scientific significance of rewriting regional prehistoric history
Infobae (Headline 2)Emphasizes the chronological record as the oldest human remains in Navarre
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