CLEAN : Worlds earliest jewellery discovered in Croatia

The video explores the use of eagle talons by Neanderthals, highlighting anthropogenic cut marks as evidence of their tool use. It discusses how these talons were strung together and worn as adornments, possibly on the head or belt. The consistent collection of talons from multiple eagles suggests a symbolic or cultural significance. This behavior indicates advanced cognitive abilities, including abstract signaling and complex social codes, underscoring the importance of these findings in understanding Neanderthal culture.

In what ways did Neanderthals demonstrate cognitive processes related to hunting?

Why is the ability to signal something abstract considered complex behavior in Neanderthals?