A 90,000-Year-Old Skeleton May Be One of the Earliest Known Victims of a Sharp-Object Attack

This fossil discovery from 90,000 years ago reveals a significant clue about violence and burial customs in the Middle Paleolithic era. The skeleton shows signs of a sharp-object attack, suggesting that interpersonal violence may have been more common than previously thought. This finding could reshape our understanding of human behavior during this period and how early humans treated their dead, hinting at complex social structures and rituals. Such insights help us comprehend the evolution of human societies and the origins of our ancestors' social dynamics.