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Theo Farrant

'Extreme exploitation': Spanish archaeologists find signs of war cannibalism from 5,700 years ago

The hills of Atapuerca in Burgos, Spain, have long been a treasure trove for scientists. However, their latest revelation pushes the boundaries of what we thought we knew about our prehistoric past.

Dating back roughly 5,700 years, skeletal remains found in El Mirador cave bear chilling signs of cannibalism: precise cut marks, controlled burning, evidence of cooking - even human bite marks.

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