A new analysis says that the bodies of ancient island inhabitants may illuminate the cultural practices and movement patterns of thousands of years ago.
Though it may seem paradoxical, studying the ways our ancestors died and dealt with death may be our best window into the ways that they lived their lives. A newstresses this point, stating that three burials from thousands of years ago may shed some light on traditions and movements of the ancient inhabitants of Indonesia’s Alor Island.Past burial practices — including the ways in which bodies are prepared and positioned — provide archaeologists with an abundance of information.
"Our results provide significant new data for understanding the evolution and diversification of burial practices in mainland and island Southeast Asia, contributing to a growing body of literature describing prehistoric socio-cultural behavior in this region," Carro concludes in a press release.Carro and the team uncovered over 50,000 ancient bones on Alor Island.
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