Bones of an early human ancestor, both adults and children, showing signs of cannibalism, have been found in Spain

During excavations at the Gran Dolina Cave in Spain, researchers from the Catalan Institute of Paleoecology and Human Social Evolution (IPHES) discovered about two dozen bones and teeth belonging to the extinct species Homo antecessor, which lived 850,000 years ago. 

The fossils show signs of cuts made by stone tools and human bite marks, indicating the practice of cannibalism for food.

The new findings refute the previous theory that only defenseless children and infants from rival groups were victims of cannibalism. Among at least 13 identified individuals, roughly half were adults. Scientists are continuing to analyze the bones to determine the causes, duration, and social context of these cannibalistic episodes.

Source: Live Science.

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