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Cannibalism in the neolithic.

P Villa, C Bouville, J Courtin

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
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    Prehistoric cannibalism at Fontbrégoua Cave is supported by new evidence. Human and animal bones show similar butchering and processing marks, suggesting humans were consumed like animals.

    Area of Science:

    • Archaeology
    • Bioarchaeology
    • Paleoanthropology

    Background:

    • Cannibalism accusations at prehistoric sites often lack rigorous evidence.
    • Previous interpretations of prehistoric human remains have been frequently challenged due to insufficient data.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To rigorously assess the hypothesis of cannibalism at the Neolithic levels of Fontbrégoua Cave.
    • To analyze human and animal bone modifications for comparative evidence of processing.

    Main Methods:

    • Excavation and analysis of human and animal bone assemblages from Fontbrégoua Cave.
    • Detailed examination of postcranial and cranial remains for butchery marks and processing evidence.
    • Comparative osteological analysis of human and faunal remains.

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    Main Results:

    • Human bones from Fontbrégoua Cave exhibit cut marks and processing patterns consistent with animal carcasses.
    • Evidence suggests humans were systematically butchered and processed.
    • The treatment of human remains closely parallels that of consumed animals at the site.

    Conclusions:

    • The findings provide strong evidence supporting the interpretation of cannibalism at Fontbrégoua Cave.
    • The systematic processing of human remains indicates a practice analogous to animal consumption.
    • This study offers a rigorous assessment of a controversial prehistoric practice.