Spanish researchers discovered new insights into Neanderthal behavior by studying ancient fire pits in El Salt, Spain.

The study used burnt materials dating back 50,000 years to determine Neanderthals lived in the area around 52,000 years ago.

Published in Nature, the research revealed that fire pits were used over a 200-year period with long intervals between uses.

This intermittent use of fire pits suggests Neanderthals were mobile but returned to specific sites over generations.

The findings provide valuable insights into the lifestyle and behavior of Neanderthals.

The innovative dating technique used in this study could impact the understanding of ancient human behavior globally.