Neanderthal vs. Homo Sapiens: Archaeological Gourmet Findings Challenge Evolutionary Views!

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A groundbreaking study from Portugal's ancient caves is stirring the pot in the scientific community, revealing Neanderthals as savvy fire users and cooks.

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Neanderthals' sophisticated use of fire to prepare meals paints a new picture of their intelligence, rivaling that of early Homo sapiens.

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The recent findings suggest a culinary finesse among Neanderthals, with a diet rich enough to make a modern foodie pause.

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Portugal's subterranean troves have served up a feast of data, placing Neanderthals at the forefront of culinary evolution.

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This latest archaeological scoop shows Neanderthals were not just hunters but connoisseurs of cooked cuisine, debunking previous assumptions.

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The remnants of charred bones and hearths in Gruta da Oliveira hint at a Neanderthal society where food was more than sustenance—it was culture.

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Neanderthals may have been the unsung gastronomes of the Pleistocene, with evidence of their cooking prowess now coming to light.

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The discovery of Neanderthal cooking sites is reshaping narratives and setting the stage for a new understanding of prehistoric life.

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As the layers of the cave reveal their secrets, we're served a slice of prehistoric life, where Neanderthals emerge as the original masters of the flame.

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