Researchers recently discovered a composite Neolithic skeleton buried in a Roman cemetery in Belgium. The skeleton, made up of bones from at least eight unrelated individuals, includes an adolescent spine and adult foot bones. The skull belonged to a Roman woman, suggesting the Romans may have disturbed the original burial and added their own elements. The intentional arrangement of the bones in correct anatomical order indicates a sophisticated understanding of human skeletal structure. This intriguing discovery sheds light on Neolithic burial customs and the complex interactions between different groups over time. The study challenges assumptions about ancient burial practices and raises questions about land-claiming rituals.
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