Ancient cremation pyre offers glimpse of tropical hunter gatherers’ mortuary practices
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A recently discovered ancient cremation pyre is providing insight into the mortuary practices of tropical hunter gatherers. The pyre, found in Africa, is believed to be one of the oldest, if not the oldest, containing adult remains. This discovery is shedding light on the funeral customs of these early societies.