Prehistoric Jewelry Reveals Neanderthal Fashion Sense
Even Neanderthals knew how to accessorize.
Pigment-stained seashells, likely worn as necklaces by Neanderthals, suggest these early Europeans were not only stylish, but that they were also just as smart and crafty as humans in Africa were, according to a paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
The colorful mollusk shells, which date to 50,000 years ago, were recently found in Murcia Province, Spain. Since the shells were painted 10,000 years before modern humans are believed to have settled in Europe, this leaves little doubt that Neanderthals made the still eye-catching pieces.
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This decorative shell likely adorned the neck of a Neanderthal around 50,000 years ago.
Joao Zilhao
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