Phys.org·4 min read·hard
Ancient proteins hint at all-female Homo naledi burial site in Rising Star cave system
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Scientists analyzing ancient proteins from Homo naledi fossils in South Africa's Rising Star cave system have identified a potential all-female burial site. This discovery suggests that a non-Homo sapiens species may have practiced sex-specific burial rituals.
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This finding challenges existing understandings of early hominid behavior and the evolution of complex social and funerary practices.
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