Neanderthals Used Birch Tar As Medicine During The Last Ice Age

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Birch tar is frequently found at Neanderthal archaeological sites and is well known to have been used as an adhesive for toolmaking. A new study, however, indicates that Neanderthals may have recognized a broader range of uses for birch tar, including its potential in treating wounds. This aligns with observations from […]

  History & Life Story   Mar 23, 2026   0   12  Add to Reading List
Neanderthals Used Birch Tar As Medicine During The Last Ice Age
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Birch tar is frequently found at Neanderthal archaeological sites and is well known to have been used as an adhesive for toolmaking. A new study, however, indicates that Neanderthals may have recognized a broader range of uses for birch tar, including its potential in treating wounds. This aligns with observations from […]
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