Unveiling Neanderthal Intelligence through Birch Tar and Adhesive Technology

Recent studies confirm that Neanderthals possessed the intelligence and cooperation skills necessary to make glue out of birch bark tar, challenging the notion that they lacked higher thinking abilities. The ability to create adhesive materials was crucial for early humans to survive and adapt to their environment. Neanderthals developed the capacity to produce sticky tar, even in areas with limited populations. The process of tar-making required complex information processing and likely involved teamwork. This discovery contradicts the belief that modern humans displaced Neanderthals due to superior technological innovation.