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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.

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Lower Palaeolithic Neanderthal molar
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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
weight / g:3.0

Material

tooth

Location

St Fagans Wales Is gallery : Neanderthal Remains

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