March 2, 2012
Were the Neanderthals land-locked? Or did they master the seas as ancient mariners? Neanderthals: Were they Ancient Mariners? Recently, researchers discovered Neanderthal-type tools in Greece as well as on several Greek islands. Although they have yet to be dated, they provide some intriguing evidence that Neanderthals crossed the Mediterranean Sea 100,000 years ago. It’s possible…