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Cova Foradà
38.8831° N, -0.0907° E
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Cova Foradà (or Cova Foradada) is an archaeological site consisting of a cave with remains of Neanderthals near Oliva, in the Province of Valencia, Spain. The most complete skeleton of a Neanderthal ever found on the Iberian peninsula was found there in 2010. One of the Neanderthals whose remains were found in the cave used a toothpick to alleviate pain in his teeth caused by periodontal disease and dental wear.
Historical Timeline
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Excavations begin
1977
Human remains recovered (maxilla and fragments)
2000-2003
Almost complete Neanderthal skeleton discovered
2010
Eagle-claw necklace reported
2019
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