Prehistoric Murder? 5,000-Year-Old Burial Found in German Kiln Pit | Ancient Origins

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A 5,000-year-old Corded Ware burial found in a kiln pit in Germany has raised alarms. With a battered skull and unusual placement, archaeologists suspect it may be evidence of prehistoric human sacrifice, or even a murder.

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