It Was A More Elaborate Burial
The two other infants were buried in a more elaborate way. For one thing, they were discovered with burial goods in red ochre. The experts were surprised to see just how well they had been preserved. After all, the pair had been buried in soil and sand, a highly acidic mix typically bad for conservation.
It Was A More Elaborate Burial
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What They Learned From This
They found various things in the grave like spear points and antlers. Potter came up with the theory that the antler fragments were used with stone to create projectiles. In 2014, he shared his observations with Science magazine: “You can even see the whittling marks left on the edges of [the antlers].”
What They Learned From This
