Researchers reveal lifelike reconstructions of sisters buried 6,000 years ago
Researchers have presented a realistic 3D reconstruction of two women who lived more than 6,000 years ago in what is now the Czech Republic. Their remains were found more than 15 years ago in an ancient flint mine in the South Moravian region, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
The findings, published in the journal Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences, suggest that the women likely worked in the mine, extracting stone for tools and weapons.
According to scientists, the women were likely sisters. Their skeletons were found in the mine, one buried on top of the other.
The younger woman was buried at a depth of about 6 meters, the older one about a meter lower. Both were about 1.5 meters tall and aged between 30 and 40 years. Their bones show signs of hard physical labor: worn joints, early signs of arthritis, herniated discs, and partially healed fractures.
The burial site also contained the remains of a newborn child and a dog, possibly indicating a symbolic or ceremonial purpose. Although the skeletons showed no obvious signs of violent death or disease, the researchers suggest that the circumstances of their burial may have resulted in a ritual act or a socially motivated decision.
Earlier, rare Paleolithic artifacts were uncovered at Ulukoy Cave in Türkiye, revealing the earliest known human presence in northern Mesopotamia.
