Archaeologists have discovered a time capsule cave in Spain that contains the remains of 30 people who lived 7,000 years ago. The cave was used as a funerary ritual site, where the bodies were placed in pits and covered with ochre, a red pigment. The cave offers a rare glimpse into the life and death of the first farmers in Europe, who had complex social and cultural practices.

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“Time Capsule” Cave Reveals Funerary Ritual Dating Back 7,000 Years

Remains of a 13-year-old girl have pushed back Neolithic funerary rituals by about 1,000 years.

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