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Spanish caves reveal Neolithic cannibalism took three distinct forms

Majolicas cave shows ritualistic cannibalism around 3800 BCE

1 Sep 9 · 15d ago · 1 article · 1 source · development 1 of 3

Remains at Majolicas show cannibalism that does not appear linked to violence; instead, bones are stained red with cinnabar mineral, pointing to ritualistic or funerary motives.

Majolicas cave shows ritualistic cannibalism around 3800 BCE
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“Cannibalism was sometimes on the Neolithic menu, as numerous archaeological discoveries have revealed. But while ancient human bones show the practice took place, far less evidence exists about the forms it may have taken or why people occasionally consumed one another.”

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Antonio Rodríguez-Hidalgo Study co-author, archaeologistPalmira Saladié Study co-author, archaeologist

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  1. 1 outlet Ancient bones reveal that cannibalism took different forms in Neolithic Spain

    first by Phys.org, 15d ago

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