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July 23, 2026Journal of Quaternary Science

Insights into Neanderthal technological practices: Evidence of anthropogenic modifications on animal bones at the Abri 122/1200 Middle Paleolithic site (Eastern Carpathians, Romania)

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MMMonica MărgăritŞVŞtefan VasileGMGeorge Murătoreanu

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Overview

Randomized trial investigates anthropogenic modifications on animal bones in the Middle Paleolithic, indicating complex Neanderthal behavior.

Key Points

  • This study aims to address the gap in archaeological evidence of Neanderthal tool use in the Carpathian region by examining the Abri 122/1200 site.
  • Focused on the Abri 122/1200 site in Romania; utilized luminescence dating to establish the timeframe as MIS 7 to MIS 3.
  • Differentiated taphonomic marks on faunal remains to identify technological interventions versus natural processes.
  • Categorized faunal remains into five distinct typological groups to analyze usage patterns.
  • Identified infrequent technological interventions on bones; most fragments used in their natural state.
  • Observed that fragments were utilized for processing lithic tools, hides, or plant materials.
  • Challenged traditional views on Neanderthal technological capabilities and resourcefulness, suggesting a more complex utilization pattern.

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Mărgărit et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a61af8bfaa9903c5116a590https://doi.org/10.1002/jqs.70098
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