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Archaeologists in Spain discovered Neanderthal-made wooden tools that were preserved after dissolved minerals precipitated around them as the original wood decayed, leaving detailed impressions in stone. The find offers rare insight into Neanderthal tool-making since wood typically does not survive in the archaeological record. The discovery adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting Neanderthals had more sophisticated craft and tool-use capabilities than previously assumed, helping researchers better understand their daily lives and technological abilities.