Neanderthals May Have Created Ochre Tools for Drawing, New Study Finds

A recent analysis of ochre fragments from several Neanderthal sites indicated that Neanderthals used ochre for drawing and marking surfaces.It has been long-believed that Neanderthals used the iron-rich pigment to adorn their bodies, clothing, and surfaces. Many ancient civilizations, for example, used ochre to preserve animal hides and tan clothing. However, there has not been much definitive evidence around other uses of ochre by Neanderthals.For this study, recently published in Science Advan