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A Neanderthal treated for a cavity 60,000 years ago in Siberia

Researchers discover a Neanderthal molar drilled to treat a cavity.

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The tooth, found in a Siberian cave, bears the oldest known evidence of dental intervention.

This finding challenges the perception of Neanderthals as primitive beings.

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Why it matters

Cette découverte archéologique éclaire les capacités médicales des Néandertaliens, longtemps sous-estimées, et enrichit notre compréhension de leur culture et de leur savoir-faire technique.

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