Neanderthals operated prehistoric fat factory 125, 000 years ago on German lakeshore

A prehistoric fat factory New archaeological findings in Germany reveal that Neanderthals were highly advanced, operating a sophisticated bone grease processing site 125, 000 years ago This incredible discovery at NeumarkNord pushes back the timeline for largescale fat extraction by over 80, 000 years. It shows that Neanderthals weren t just opportunistic hunters; they were strategic and skilled in maximizing their nutritional intake. They systematically processed the bones of hundreds of large mammals, like horses and bovids, crushing them into thousands of fragments to extract calorierich bone grease. This was a laborintensive process, highlighting their ingenuity and deep understanding of nutrition. What you ll learn in this video: How Neanderthals ran a fat factory 125, 000 years ago The sophisticated techniques they used to extract bone grease Why this discovery changes our understanding of Neanderthal intelligence and resourcefulness The importance of fat in the Neanderthal diet Do