Neanderthals Came to Britain 100 Thousand Years Ago

Neanderthals emerged in Britain for 40 thousand years earlier than was previously assumed. By the conclusion reached by Dr. Francis Venban Smith of the University of Southampton. Uncovered in Kent two ancient flint tools used by Neanderthals. According to the researcher, the findings suggest that these ancient people lived in the area 100 thousand years ago.

“We know that while Neanderthals inhabited the northern part of France, and judging by the items discovered with the decrease of water level in the English Channel, they could reach the territory of what is now the county of Kent”, – said Francis Venban Smith.

Researchers believe that the ancestors of Neanderthals lived in Britain for a long time, about 200 thousand years ago, they were forced to leave due to glaciation. However, global warming 130 thousand – 110 thousand years ago, back they could not because the water level rose in the Strait. Nevertheless, two pieces of flint found by scientists to suggest that the switch-Channel Neanderthals could have 100 thousand years ago.