Goyet Caves

Prehistoric Scratchpad PhBP Po10BP

A cave in the Netherlands first excavated over 150 years ago with Neanderthal bones dating 40.5 to 45.5 TYA where evidence of cannibalism was found. Bone tools (including from Neanderthals) were also found here used to shape stone tools. Genetic analysis confirmed there was little genetic variance among Neanderthals in this area, showing they were all closely related.

Goyet Caves Web Pages

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goyet_Caves

Species

• Order Primates (Primates) - Mammals with long arms.
  • Family Homonidae (Homonids)
    • Genus Homo (Homo) - The human genus.
      • Species Neanderthal (Neanderthals) - The closest known extinct species to humans.

Goyet Caves In the News

Cannibalism among late Neanderthals in northern Europe (2016)

Cannibalism and Neanderthal bone tools found among late Neanderthals in the Netherlands

See also Neanderthals, Goyet Caves

• https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/07/160706092806.htm