Oldest Known Human Fingerprint Discovered on Ancient Neanderthal Artwork

World's oldest Neanderthal fingerprint found on 43,000-year-old pebble in Spain

Researchers suggest the pebble may represent one of the earliest human facial symbolizations in prehistory.

Oldest known human fingerprint discovered on ancient Neanderthal artwork

A unique archaeological find has recently expanded our knowledge of Neanderthals' capacity for symbolic thought. The object in question is a granite stone, on which a red ochre dot was deliberately applied to reinforce the image of a human face. It is, to date, the oldest example of portable art associated with Neanderthals.

Oldest known human fingerprint discovered on ancient Neanderthal artwork – with help from Spain’s forensic police

The fingerprint is the oldest and most complete to date. Samuel Miralles-Mosquera Policía CientíficaA unique archaeological find has recently expanded our knowledge of Neanderthals’ capacity for symbolic thought. The object in question is a granite stone, on which a red ochre dot was deliberately applied to reinforce the image of a human face. It is, to date, the oldest example of portable art associated with Neanderthals. The most remarkable as…

Not blood, not paint: a red stain on stone turns out to be the world’s oldest fingerprint dating back 43,000 years

What was thought to be a stain turned out to be a human relic that has pushed the boundary of our knowledge.

A 43,000-year-old Neandertal fingerprint has been found in Spain

An ochre dot in Spain may hold one of the oldest, most complete Neandertal fingerprints, hinting at symbolic behavior in our ancient relatives.

43,000 year-old human fingerprint by Neanderthal is known to be the oldest on the planet