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Lower Palaeolithic Neanderthal molar
Left upper second molar with moderate wear. Displays evidence for taurodontism, its roots are robust and undivided over most of their length.
Neanderthal tooth found in Pontnewydd Cave, north-east Wales.
WA_SC 1.4
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© Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
© Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
© Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
© Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
© Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
© Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
81.5H/5.D415
Find Information
Site Name: Pontnewydd Cave, St Asaph
Grid Reference: SJ 0155 7106
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1980
Acquisition
Donation, 19/1/1981
Measurements
length / mm:23.0
width / mm:crown 13.2
thickness / mm:crown 11.0
Material
tooth
Location
St Fagans Wales Is gallery : Neanderthal Remains
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