Hunter-gatherers buried in furs 7,000 years ago

Deceased from Skateholm, dated to 7,000 years ago, were buried wrapped in the warmest known furs.

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This funeral practice reveals the importance of animal resources and the status of the deceased.

The burial testifies to knowledge of body preservation techniques in the Mesolithic era.

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