Segovia discovery reveals world's oldest human fingerprint

Researchers from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) have discovered what is believed to be the world’s oldest human fingerprint in Segovia, Spain. Attributed to Neanderthals who inhabited the region approximately 43,000 years ago, the find provides a direct physical connection to prehistoric ancestors.

The fingerprint offers unique evidence of individual presence and interaction with the environment. This discovery challenges previous perceptions of Neanderthals as primitive species by demonstrating a tangible, personal contact with their surroundings, potentially opening new avenues for research into their habits and lifestyles.