Archaeological records confirm that the "Prince" was buried with a headdress or cap made of hundreds of small pierced shells (plus deer canines and an ivory pendant), which had fallen into place around the skull after organic materials decayed. (V.S. Sparacello et al. via SWNS)
Research indicates injuries inflicted by claws and teeth of a cave bear. Cranial fractures displaying characteristics compatible with perimortem trauma. (V.S. Sparacello et al. via SWNS)
Archaeological records confirm that the "Prince" was buried with a headdress or cap made of hundreds of small pierced shells (plus deer canines and an ivory pendant), which had fallen into place around the skull after organic materials decayed. (V.S. Sparacello et al. via SWNS)
Archaeological records confirm that the "Prince" was buried with a headdress or cap made of hundreds of small pierced shells (plus deer canines and an ivory pendant), which had fallen into place around the skull after organic materials decayed. (V.S. Sparacello et al. via SWNS)
Archaeological records confirm that the "Prince" was buried with a headdress or cap made of hundreds of small pierced shells (plus deer canines and an ivory pendant), which had fallen into place around the skull after organic materials decayed. (V.S. Sparacello et al. via SWNS)
By Dean Murray
A prehistoric Italian teenager may have met a violent end at the claws and teeth of a bear, according to new research.
Research indicates injuries inflicted by claws and teeth of a cave bear. Cranial fractures displaying characteristics compatible with perimortem trauma. (V.S. Sparacello et al. via SWNS)
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