Stone Age deceased dressed in spectacular feather and fur headgear, new research technique reveals

Stone Age deceased dressed in spectacular feather and fur headgear, new research technique reveals

A recently published research article examines the microscopic remains of clothing and burial items dating back roughly 7,000 years. The study focused on the Skateholm I and II cemeteries in Scania, southern Sweden, with a total of 87 graves. In archaeological excavations carried out in the 1980s, objects made of stone as well as animal bones, antlers and teeth were recovered from the grounds. Skateholm is one of the most significant Mesolithic …

Stone Age deceased dressed in feather and fur headgear

A new research technique provides a fresh vantage point to Stone Age burial outfits and their decorations. The post Stone Age deceased dressed in feather and fur headgear appeared first on Archaeology Wiki.

Ancient Stone Age Individual Adorned with Elaborate Feather and Fur

A groundbreaking study published recently has unveiled new insights into the clothing and burial practices of Mesolithic Stone Age societies around 7,000 years ago. Conducted at the renowned Skateholm I and II cemeteries in Scania, southern Sweden, the research analyzed microscopic remnants of organic materials, including fibers, hairs, and feather fragments, unearthed from 35 graves within a total of 87 excavated burial sites. This pioneering a…