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Early Modern Period
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Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Naulette, also known as Caverne de la Naulette, is a significant archaeological site located in Wallonia, Belgium. Recognized for its large cave on the left bank of the Lesse River, it is noteworthy for the discovery of a Neanderthal mandible and ulna by Belgian paleontologist Édouard Dupont in 1866. These human fossils were found in a precise stratigraphic context alongside remains of large prehistoric mammals like mammoths, rhinoceroses, and reindeer. This evidence supports the fossil's antiquity and provides a crucial link in understanding human evolution. The mandible's distinctive characteristics, such as the strong projection of the tooth sockets and large molars, suggest robust Neanderthal features. The site is associated with the Mousterian culture, dating back to the Middle Paleolithic period, making it a pivotal location for studying early human life and adaptation.
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