Dozens of 7,000-year-old headless human skeletons found in ditch
Summary
Archaeologists discovered 78 ancient human skeletons without heads in a ditch in central Europe, dating back about 7,000 years. Researchers believe the way the bodies were placed reflects cultural practices of farming communities, rather than violent deaths.Key Facts
- The skeletons were found in Vráble, a small town in Slovakia.
- Nearly all skeletons were headless, except for one child's skull.
- The burials date from around 5250 to 4950 B.C.E. during the Neolithic era.
- Bodies were buried soon after death and arranged in piles or beside each other in a ditch.
- The skulls seem to have been removed carefully after death, not through violent means.
- Researchers think the head removal and burial style were part of cultural or social rituals.
- The site contains remains of about 300 houses from that time period.
- The findings give insights into life and social behavior of early farming communities in Europe.
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