Scientists find evidence of our cannibalistic ancestors

Posted by: admin , April 23, 2015

Scientists have analysed ancient cadavers to find conclusive evidence of our cannibalistic ancestors during the ‘Magdalenian period’ approximately 14,700 years ago.
The study was carried out by the National History Museum, University College London and a number of Spanish universities, using remains discovered at Gough’s Cave in Somerset UK.
Chillingly, the scientists found evidence of “defleshing”, human chewing and the “cracking of bones to extract marrow”, with the presence of tooth marks on many of the bones (eeek).
As a result, it was concluded that our predecessors had a “sophisticated” system of butchering, carving and eating human remains, with the ritual use of skull-caps.
Further studies will be carried out to determine whether this ritualistic cannibalism was confined to the region or throughout the Magdalenian world.