The fact that most humans spend most of their time indoors is not a subject of great debate. In contrast, archeologists agree that Neanderthals spent most of their time outdoors, so what were their living .
Scientists have evidence dating Neanderthals to more than 520,000 years ago. They believe Neanderthals originated in Africa and then migrated to Europe. They went extinct around 40,000 years ago.
They left little behind for scientists to analyze. Although some ancient skeletons have been excavated and studied, there is little physical material to indicate how Neanderthals lived. But, scientists have been able to gain insight from some remnants of their living spaces.
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When available, Neanderthals lived in naturally occurring rock shelters. Coastal cliffs, for example, offered overhangs that provided protection from wind, rain, or intense sun. Similarly, rock shelters in forests ...
