At Los Azules in northern Spain, excavations around 1975 uncovered an adult male laid on his back with hands resting over his pelvis, in a grave about 2 m long and 80 cm wide with a red ochre-stained floor. He was buried with painted pebbles, antler harpoons and marine shells, then covered with earth, rounded stones and larger slabs over his legs. Dated to around 9,000 BC. 🪦🪨
Los Azules burial shows Azilian painted pebbles used in funerary rites
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- At Los Azules in northern Spain, excavations around 1975 uncovered an adult male buried on his back with his hands resting over his pelvis.
- The grave measured about 2 m long and 80 cm wide, and the bottom was stained with red ochre.
- The body was accompanied by painted pebbles, antler harpoons and marine shells, all typical Azilian material.
- The grave was filled with earth and rounded stones, with larger slabs placed above the legs.
- The burial is dated to around 9,000 BC.
- The video argues that inclusion of painted pebbles in funerary ceremonies indicates they held importance for Azilian people beyond mere decoration.
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