María de Andrés-Herrero
María de Andrés-Herrero is a prominent archaeologist and researcher at the University of Complutense in Madrid, known for her contributions to the study of Neanderthal behavior and symbolic expression. Her recent work focuses on the discovery of the oldest full human fingerprint on a pebble, which suggests that Neanderthals may have engaged in artistic practices, thus challenging previous perceptions of their cognitive abilities.
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Recent news mentions
María de Andrés-Herrero is a co-author of the study discussing the symbolic capacity of Neanderthals.
Lo que la huella dactilar “más antigua del mundo” revela sobre los neandertales
Venezuela· 2025-06-07
María de Andrés Herrero is a professor of prehistory at the Compultense University of Madrid and coauthor of the study on the Neanderthal fingerprint.
Archaeologists found a strange red mark on rock. Forensic police helped them unravel who made it
United States· 2025-06-01
María de Andrés-Herrero is a co-author of the study discussing the implications of the ancient fingerprint discovery.
Што открива еден древен отпечаток од прст
North Macedonia· 2025-05-30
María de Andrés-Herrero is a co-author of the study discussing Neanderthals' ability to make art.
Ancient human fingerprint suggests Neanderthals made art
United Kingdom· 2025-05-27