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A 59,000-year-old Neanderthal molar with visible grooves and scraped areas, representing ancient dental work, discovered in a Croatian cave.

Neanderthal Tooth Reveals 59,000-Year-Old Dentistry

A 59,000-year-old Neanderthal molar, discovered in a Croatian cave, bears unmistakable signs of ancient dental work, including grooves from a toothpick and a cavity scraped clean.

Adrian Vale·May 18, 2026