In Atapuerca 5, early archaic Homo sapiens and Neandertal

Last updated: 8/3/2022

In Atapuerca 5, early archaic Homo sapiens and Neandertal specimens show heavy wear on the incisors and canines, indicating the use of the front teeth for gripping materials. the chewing of massive amounts of fibrous materials. their use for shaping the cutting edges of stone blades. the purposeful modification of teeth to demonstrate social rank, as with the Aztecs.