Neanderthals’ Surprising Technological Advancements: Synthetic Material Production through Underground Distillation Discovered

Introduction

The Neanderthals were believed to be early humans who lived over 40,000 years ago. Although they were often depicted as primitive, new discoveries have continuously proven that they were more advanced than previously assumed. Recent research has uncovered evidence that Neanderthals produced synthetic materials through underground distillation. This article will explore further this surprising technological advancement of Neanderthals and its implications for understanding their culture.

What is Underground Distillation?

Underground distillation is a process that involves heating organic materials in an underground pit without air. The lack of oxygen causes the organic matter to break down and form a dense mixture which can be used as a glue, a type of dehydrated tar, or a waterproof coating. Although the use of distillation was previously associated with modern humans, the discovery of underground distillation evidence in Mata Menge, Flores island, in Indonesia, changed the common knowledge about Neanderthal’s advancements and claimed they also developed a sophisticated manufacturing system using this process.

Neanderthals’ Technological Advancements

The discovery of distillation evidence in Mata Menge is a groundbreaking finding as it suggests that Neanderthals had a highly developed manufacturing system. They were able to identify the best organic materials and use underground distillation to produce a waterproof coating that could be used for footwear and coats. The discovery also shows that Neanderthals could think conceptually and plan for future projects, as they had to dig underground pits and create a painstaking, multi-step distillation process. It shows that they were innovative and intelligent, not just primitive scavengers.

Implications of the Discovery

The new findings suggest that Neanderthals could have made use of other forms of technology that were previously attributed to modern humans. It is possible that they used fire to produce glue, waterproof coatings, or even used fire in crafting sophisticated tools. Archaeologists now need to reassess many of their assumptions about Neanderthal capabilities, and it is clear that they could have been far more skilled and advanced than we previously assumed.

Conclusion

The discovery of underground distillation evidence at Mata Menge shows that the Neanderthals were not just primitive scavengers, but rather had a highly developed manufacturing system. They were intelligent, innovative, and were capable of figuring out how to use the resources around them to make sophisticated materials. The discovery also calls for further research to understand how the Neanderthals lived and used other technological advancements that were not previously attributed to them.

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