Ancient Neanderthal Glue Factory Unearthed in Gibraltar

A 65,000-year-old Neanderthal tar distillation oven has been discovered in Gibraltar's Vanguard Cave, showcasing advanced manufacturing techniques. This find, led by the University of Murcia, reveals that Neanderthals used a specialized hearth to produce tar from resin-rich plants, predating similar human techniques by over 100,000 years. The study highlights Neanderthals' cognitive complexity and technological prowess, challenging outdated stereotypes of them as primitive. Experimental archaeology confirmed the hearth's purpose by successfully replicating tar production using ancient methods.