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Discovery of ancient cannibalism at Atapuerca in Spain

Excavations at Atapuerca reveal cannibalistic practices dating back 850,000 years.

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Homo antecessor and Homo sapiens consumed humans in this Spanish cave.

These findings shed light on the origins and persistence of this practice across ages.

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Cette découverte archéologique majeure éclaire les comportements alimentaires des premiers hominidés et leur évolution sur près d'un million d'années, offrant un éclairage unique sur les pratiques culturelles anciennes.

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