Groundbreaking Women: From Ancient Times to Modern History

Researchers at the universities of Seville and Vienna have discovered evidence of a powerful female leader in ancient Iberia, challenging previous assumptions about the political role of women in early complex societies. The woman, known as the "Ivory Lady," was buried alone with a luxurious funeral trousseau, including a large ceramic dish, a copper awl, and multiple flint and ivory objects. The discovery suggests that social status during the Copper Age was achieved through personal merit rather than inherited. The findings shed new light on gender dynamics and social hierarchization in the Iberian Peninsula during this period.