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Conflicts among these early humans were alarming as well, hinted at through archaeological discoveries. Signs of violent clashes—fractured bones and weapons—speak of a strife for survival and dominance, with humans often finding themselves not as hunters but as hunted.
Facing the Icy Terrors
Imagine, then, the bleak existence of small human tribes sheltering within caves, ignited fires flickering as the sounds of predators echoed outside. Polar bears raged through the tundra, while cave bears, huge herbivores with a penchant for meat, made risks unavoidable. Even birds like the mighty host eagle commanded fear, ambushing anything—human or otherwise—that dared cross their paths.