# 75,000-year-old Neanderthal may have been killed by a spear aimed at the heart

- Source: Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily
- Published: 2026-10-31T11:05:20+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261029072126.htm
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/75-000-year-old-neanderthal-may-have-been-killed-by-a-spear-aimed-at-t-6c8411/

A Neanderthal who died 75,000 years ago may have been killed by a wooden spear deliberately aimed at the heart, revealing rare evidence of prehistoric violence. A circular hole in the shoulder blade suggests the weapon pierced the chest and caused a rapidly fatal injury. Surprisingly, the same individual had survived an earlier devastating facial injury, suggesting other Neanderthals provided care

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