A remarkable discovery in northern Spain has uncovered what is believed to be Europe’s oldest bone spear point, dated to approximately 52,000–54,000 years ago. Found at the Abric Pizarro rock shelter in the Pyrenees, this artefact highlights the advanced tool-making skills of Neanderthals, offering fresh insights into their technological capabilities. An international team of archaeologists unearthed a finely crafted spear point made from a horse’s long bone during excavations at Abric Pizarro. Analysed using advanced radiocarbon dating, the artefact is estimated to be 52,000–54,000 years old, making it older than other known bone tools in Europe, such as those found…
