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Pontnewydd Cave

Elwy Valley, Denbighshire

Neanderthal teeth from the most north-westerly early human site in Europe.

Pontnewydd Cave in north Wales held teeth and bones from at least five early Neanderthals, including children. They are around 230,000 years old.

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When
c. 230,000 years ago
Where
53.2180, -3.4300
Group
Bigfoot & Hominids

Visiting

On private land; the finds are at Amgueddfa Cymru, Cardiff.

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