African Archaeology: Why is the Al Khiday 2 Cemetery Unique?

Over the years, archaeologists have observed one thing in common among prehistoric cemeteries worldwide—the dead were buried in a fetal position. The prehistoric dwellers in central Sudan, however, had “unusual” burial rites as evidenced by the prone and extended position of the skeletons found in Al Khiday 2.

Written on August 30, 2010 | Posted in Africa,Archaeology,Researches

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