Scientists in Spain found cave paintings at "The Panel of Hands" in Spain's El Castillo cave. Researchers used uranium-series dating to date the art back to 42,000 years ago (Neanderthal time), way before Homo came to Europe. If Neanderthals were the first cave artists, this could prove that they were smarter than previously thought. Many stereotypes will be shattered. There is one hiccup, the accuracy for dating using uranium-series dating is precise. Regular carbon dating methods allow for margins of error. So you be judge and jury. Were the Neanderthals the first Picasso?
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