A newly discovered Neanderthal spear injury suggests early humans may have engaged in violent conflicts far earlier than previously believed, challenging long-held assumptions about the origins of human aggression. The preserved wound, found on ancient remains, hints at a history of confrontation that could reshape understanding of Neanderthal behavior and social structures. Researchers are examining whether such injuries were linked to hunting, territorial disputes, or other forms of interpersonal violence. If confirmed, the finding would push back the timeline of human conflict by tens of thousands of years.
A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal spear wound may be evidence violence shaped human life far earlier than thought.
