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Scientists find evidence of our cannibalistic ancestors

Scientists have analysed ancient cadavers to find conclusive evidence of our cannibalistic ancestors in the 'Magdalenian period' about 14,700 years ago.
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. 

Read more:

http://www.archaeology.org/news/3217-150417-goughs-cave-cannibalism

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/cannibal-ancestors-ancient-corpses-prove-5530045

http://metro.co.uk/2015/04/22/so-we-used-to-eat-each-other-5162813/

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