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Is This the Earliest Evidence of Human Cannibalism?

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Exploring Evidence of Cannibalism in Early Human Ancestors

Exploring archaeological evidence of cannibalism through the analysis of a tibia found with stone tools, drawing parallels to known instances in Neanderthals and discussing the complexities of distinguishing between ritual practices and cannibalism. The chapter also touches on older examples of potential cannibalism, sparking interest in further research in the field.

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