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Ancient Neanderthal Footprints Discovered in Portugal's Algarve

9/26/2025

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An international study identifies the first Neanderthal footprints in Portugal, dating to 78,000–82,000 years ago along the Algarve coast.
Led by Carlos Neto de Carvalho, the project involved collaboration from multiple universities and research centers.
Footprints at Praia do Monte Clérigo and Praia do Telheiro indicate route planning and hunting.
Diet included deer, horses, hares, with marine resources supplementing foraging.

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Story summary

An international study identifies the first Neanderthal footprints in Portugal, dating to 78,000–82,000 years ago along the Algarve coast.
Led by Carlos Neto de Carvalho, the project involved collaboration from multiple universities and research centers.
Footprints at Praia do Monte Clérigo and Praia do Telheiro indicate route planning and hunting.
Diet included deer, horses, hares, with marine resources supplementing foraging.