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16 hours ago

Five more seated Gauls found in Dijon

They were all adult males between 40 and 60 years old when they died, ranging in height from 1.62 to 1.82 meters (5'4-6). They were in good overall health with excellent teeth, but osteoarthritis in the bones, particularly in the legs, attests to them having consistently experienced strenuous physical activity in their lives.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ancient skeleton discovered sitting upright in France

Archaeologists in Dijon, France discovered multiple Gaulish skeletons buried seated upright facing west around 300-200 BC, raising questions about burial practices and whether individuals were interred alive.
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