Ancient Ethiopian Discovery May Represent the World’s Earliest Evidence of Cremation
For much of human history, the dead have been buried, exposed to the elements or, in some cultures, consigned to fire. Cremation — the deliberate burning of human remains as part of a funerary ritual — is widely regarded as one of humanity’s most significant cultural practices, offering clues about early beliefs, social organization and […]
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