Recent archaeological studies reveal that the Magdalenians, ancient Europeans, practiced cannibalism by consuming the brains of their defeated enemies after battles over 18,000 years ago. Researchers conducted an analysis of human remains in Maszycka Cave, Poland, uncovering cut marks implying significant manipulation for nutritional purposes. Notably, 68% of the examined human bone fragments revealed signs of butchering akin to animal remains. Findings suggest that not only were enemies cannibalized, but also loved ones, indicating that these actions served as a means of body disposal in their culture.
Early Europeans, known as the Magdalenians, engaged in cannibalism by consuming the brains of their enemies after battles, as detailed by recent archaeological studies.
Research indicates that the Magdalenians performed ‘whole-body manipulation for consumption’ on their enemies, with evidence showing the butchering occurred shortly after death.
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