Neanderthals had an eye for art, according to a new study of cave paintings in Spain

[Political Junky]

Fascinating history.

Neanderthals had an eye for art, according to a new study of cave paintings in Spain - The Boston Globe

Someone traced his or her hand here tens of thousands of years ago. One of the three hand stencils found in Maltravieso Cave has been dated to at least 66,000 years ago and must have been made by a Neanderthal, researchers say.


Neanderthals, rather than humans, created the world’s oldest known cave paintings, according to new research that suggests our extinct cousins, whose name over the years has become synonymous with “unintelligent,” had greater abilities than previously known.

 

[shockedcanadian]

Interesting. One wonders how much neanderthals knew that we don't know, considering they had the largest brains.

I question the reference to they had an "eye" for art, there is some evidence to the contrary. This painting was also found in this cave.

 

[peach174]

New?
They were saying that back in the 1950's.
It's not new, it's just that the new evidence now completely confirms it.