A piece of Neolithic pottery links early human populations in Spain with other ancient groups in Europe for the first time. Scroll down for videoA clay shard found in northern Spain sports an ochre-coloured motif previously only seen on Neolithic artefacts found along the Mediterranean coast. The newly found pottery shard dates to the Neolithic era, which began around 12,000 years ago. The shard suggests that early humans in Europe travelled great distances to make contact and share ideas with other groups, the researchers said. Experts have dated the pottery shard to the Neolithic era, which began around 12,000 years ago.

Source: Daily Mail January 22, 2018 14:15 UTC