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archaeology2 years ago•2 min saved

Ancient Humans Manipulated Remains for Tools and Utensils

A study published in PLOS ONE reveals that caves in the Iberian Peninsula were used as burial sites and later manipulated for thousands of years. Researchers examined human remains from Cueva de los Marmoles in southern Spain and found evidence of intentional post-mortem modifications, including fractures and scrapes, possibly for extracting tissues. Some remains were modified for use as tools or for dietary purposes. These findings suggest a widespread practice of modifying and utilizing buried human remains for food and tools in the region, with potential symbolic significance.

via Phys.org|

#ancient-human-remains #archaeology #burial-sites

science2 years ago•3 min saved

Did Small-Brained Human Cousins Practice Burial Rituals?

Fossil remains of Homo naledi, an ancient human cousin with a small brain, were found in underground caves in South Africa a decade ago. Researchers have now found evidence that the species was capable of complex behavior that so far has only been seen in those with bigger brains, including intentional burial sites and marks carved into cave walls. These findings challenge what we know about how humans evolved their complex thinking and raise further questions about human evolution.

via The Associated Press|

#brain-size #burial-sites #cave-art