Ancient Noblewoman's Hollowed-Out Skull Found in German Burial Site

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Source: Livescience.com
Ancient Noblewoman's Hollowed-Out Skull Found in German Burial Site
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The skeletal remains of a man and a woman, possibly a married couple, were discovered buried next to each other in Germany. The woman's skeleton was found without facial bones, but further analysis revealed that her skull was damaged later due to shallow burial. The man was buried with various grave goods, suggesting he may have been a noble figure. The woman's grave lacked burial items, possibly due to robbery or her conversion to Christianity. Archaeologists are conducting further analysis to learn more about their identities and cause of death.

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