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Prehistoric child’s finger bone, bear tooth pendant, and more discovered in Spanish cave
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Prehistoric child’s finger bone, bear tooth pendant, and more discovered in Spanish cave

A remarkable discovery in Cave 338, located high in the Pyrenees, is reshaping our understanding of prehistoric life. Archaeologists found a child's finger bone and a baby tooth, suggesting this cave may have served as a burial site. The presence of 23 hearths and malachite fragments indicates that this site was likely a high-altitude mining camp over 5,000 years ago. It's fascinating to think about how these ancient communities repeatedly returned to such a challenging environment.
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