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Ancient Neanderthal Footprints Discovered in Portugal's Monte Clérigo

7/24/2025

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Ancient Neanderthal footprints, dating back 78,000 years, were uncovered at Monte Clérigo beach in Portugal. The 26-trackway discovery reveals a male Neanderthal and two children, likely foraging or hunting. This remarkable find brings the total Neanderthal trackways in Europe to eight, shedding light on their lives along the Atlantic coast.

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Ancient Neanderthal footprints, dating back 78,000 years, were uncovered at Monte Clérigo beach in Portugal. The 26-trackway discovery reveals a male Neanderthal and two children, likely foraging or hunting. This remarkable find brings the total Neanderthal trackways in Europe to eight, shedding light on their lives along the Atlantic coast.