Neanderthals Did Not Adopt Atlatls, New Research Suggests
Recent findings suggest that Neanderthals, our ancient relatives, did not utilize atlatls—spear-throwing tools that enhance projectile launching distance. An innovative experiment conducted using a 9-meter-tall platform may shed light on this intriguing absence in Neanderthal tool use, pointing to distinct behavioral differences between early humans and Neanderthals. This discovery opens new avenues for understanding the evolution of hunting strategies in prehistoric times.
