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Advanced forensic methods have reconstructed the lifelike faces of two Neolithic sisters buried 6,000 years ago in Czech Republic, revealing insights into their physical appearance, diet, and the societal context of labor and ritual practices in ancient mining communities.
Archaeologists in France have uncovered nine graves containing the skeletons of 28 horses buried around 2,000 years ago in Villedieu-sur-Indre. The precise cause of death remains unclear, but possibilities include battle deaths or ritual sacrifices. The site, near a former Celtic settlement, also contains other historical structures and artifacts.
German archaeologists discovered a complex ancient burial ground, including a chariot grave, at a construction site for an Intel facility near Magdeburg, Germany. The burial site, dating back around 6,000 years, contains remnants of ancient rituals and is believed to be associated with the Baalberg group, an ancient Neolithic culture. The findings suggest that the landscape remained important for prehistoric people over a long period of time, and excavations are set to continue through April.