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Neanderthal family found cannibalised in cave in Spain


Archaeologists in Spain have unearthed the remains of a possible family of 12 Neanderthals who were killed 49,000 years ago.

Markings on the bones show the unmistakeable signs of cannibal activity, say the researchers, with the group having probably been killed by their peers.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-12049854
Chris Collyer Posted by Chris Collyer
22nd December 2010ce
Edited 22nd December 2010ce

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