Mass cannibalism in the Linear Pottery Culture at Herxheim (Palatinate, Germany)

• Autores: Bruno Boulestin, Andrea Zeeb-Lanz, Christian Jeunesse, Fabian Haack, Rose Mari Arbogast, Anthony Denaire
• Localización: Antiquity, ISSN 0003-598X, Vol. 83, Nº 322, 2009, págs. 968-982
• Idioma: inglés
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  • The Early Neolithic central place at Herxheim is defined by a perimeter of elongated pits containing fragments of human bone, together with pottery imported from areas several hundred kilometres distant. This article offers a context for the centre, advancing strong evidence that the site was dedicated to ritual activities in which cannibalism played an important part.