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Eight Human Sacrifices Discovered in Bronze Age Tomb

3/27/2025

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In a groundbreaking discovery at a Bronze Age tomb in Basur Höyük, Turkey, researchers unearthed the remains of eight human sacrifices, including two 12-year-olds. DNA analysis unveiled that most victims were unrelated females, hinting at intricate rituals tied to age groups, reshaping our understanding of Mesopotamian society and governance.

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In a groundbreaking discovery at a Bronze Age tomb in Basur Höyük, Turkey, researchers unearthed the remains of eight human sacrifices, including two 12-year-olds. DNA analysis unveiled that most victims were unrelated females, hinting at intricate rituals tied to age groups, reshaping our understanding of Mesopotamian society and governance.