Cremation pyre in Africa thought to be world’s oldest containing adult remains

The Guardian·Jan 1

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A cremation pyre in Africa is believed to be the oldest known to contain adult remains. The discovery, estimated to be around 9,500 years old, is providing insight into the mortuary practices of Stone Age hunter-gatherers. The find has left archaeologists with a mystery to unravel, with some outlets suggesting it may rewrite the understanding of hunter-gatherer ritual behavior.

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