A set of ancient wooden spears may be younger than scientists thought and wielded by Neanderthals instead of their ancestors.

Researchers have found that a spear tip carved from bone, unearthed from Russia in 2003, is as old as 80,000 years.

A bone spear tip from the North Caucasus, Russia, dated to 80,000–70,000 years ago, represents the oldest such artifact in Europe and was crafted by Neanderthals.

Ancient Wooden Spears Found in Germany May Have Been Wielded by Neanderthals, a New Study Suggests NEW YORK (AP) — A set of ancient wooden spears may be younger than scientists thought and ...

A set of ancient wooden spears may be younger than scientists thought and wielded by Neanderthals instead of their ancestors. The complete spears made of spruce and pine are among the oldest known ...

NEW YORK (AP) — A set of ancient wooden spears may be younger than scientists thought and wielded by Neanderthals instead of their ancestors. The complete spears made of spruce and pine are ...