Inside Europe's largest Copper Age tomb, children's bones expose an ancient health crisis hidden for 5,000 years - Phys.org
A study of 48 child skeletons from a 5,000-year-old Copper Age tomb in Spain reveals that 92% of the children suffered from respiratory infections. Researchers believe these findings indicate a widespread health crisis caused by recurrent diseases rather than a single pathogen.
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This research provides significant insights into the health and living conditions of prehistoric populations, enhancing our understanding of ancient disease burdens.
Inside Europe's largest Copper Age tomb, children's bones expose an ancient health crisis hidden for 5,000 years
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