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Descubrimientos en una cueva prehistórica sugieren una cultura compartida entre neandertales y humanos
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 7, 2026
· 5 min read
Por Katie Hunt, CNN
El ADN antiguo reveló que nuestra especie, Homo sapiens, se cruzó con los neandertales en algún momento de la historia, pero ¿cómo fueron realmente esos encuentros durante la Edad de Piedra hace decenas de miles de años?
Los hallazgos descubiertos en una cueva de lo que ho...
Key takeaway Los fósiles encontrados en la cueva —cuatro dientes individuales y un fragmento parcial de mandíbula con dos dientes aún adheridos— muestran que los neandertales habitaron el lugar entre hace 77.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Pasoans interested in the ancient history of human migration and cultural exchange may find the recent discoveries in a Turkish cave fascinating. The findings suggest that Neanderthals and Homo sapiens not only coexisted but also shared cultural traditions, such as tool-making and collecting specific types of seashells. This research has implications for our understanding of human history and the potential for cultural exchange between different species. In the context of El Paso 's own rich cultural heritage, where Native American, Spanish, and Mexican influences have blended together over centuries, the idea that ancient humans and Neanderthals may have shared traditions is particularly intriguing. As a city with a strong sense of community and cultural pride, El Pasoans may appreciate the possibility that even in the distant past, different groups were able to come together and share in each other's customs and practices.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Por Katie Hunt, CNN
El ADN antiguo reveló que nuestra especie, Homo sapiens, se cruzó con los neandertales en algún momento de la historia, pero ¿cómo fueron realmente esos encuentros durante la Edad de Piedra hace decenas de miles de años?
Los hallazgos descubiertos en una cueva de lo que ho...
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