CLEAN : Worlds earliest jewellery discovered in Croatia

The video explores the use of eagle talons by Neanderthals, highlighting anthropogenic cut marks as evidence of their tool use. It discusses how these talons were strung together and worn as adornments, possibly on the head or belt. The consistent collection of talons from multiple eagles suggests a symbolic or cultural significance. This behavior indicates advanced cognitive abilities, including abstract signaling and complex social codes, underscoring the importance of these findings in understanding Neanderthal culture.

What type of marks on talons suggest Neanderthals harvested them?

• Anthropogenic cut marks

• Weathering marks

• Natural erosion marks

• Animal bite marks

In which areas were Neanderthals likely to wear talons?

• On their wrists

• On their fingers

• In their hair or headpieces

• On their ankles

How many eagle individuals' talons were found in the Neanderthal collection?

• One to two

• Two to three

• Three to four

• Four to five

What does the use of talons by Neanderthals suggest about their cognitive abilities?

• They relied solely on instinct

• They could perform simple tasks

• They had basic survival skills

• They had complex cognitive processes

What does abstract signaling in Neanderthals imply?

• They had a form of language

• They had no communication skills

• They could only communicate through gestures

• They communicated through drawings