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Skull of a young girl. 16 years old. 3500-3400 BC
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Skull of a young girl. 16 years old. 3500-3400 BC
Skull of a young girl. 16 years old. 3500-3400 BC. Sigersdal Mose, Northern Zealand. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark
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3500 3500bc Copenhagen Danish Denmark Human Jawbone Mandible Mose Neolithic Nordic Nostril Prehistoric Prehistorical Prehistory Sacrifice Sisters Skull Socket Tooth Violence Years Zealand 3400
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In this hauntingly beautiful yet unsettling image, we gaze upon the well-preserved skull of a young girl, estimated to be around 16 years old, dating back to the Early Neolithic period, approximately 3500-3400 BC. Discovered at Sigersdal Mose, Northern Zealand, Denmark, this ancient relic now rests in the hallowed halls of the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen. The girl's delicate features, still discernible despite the passage of millennia, reveal a face that could have once belonged to a vibrant, living person. Her eye sockets, though empty, retain the faint impressions of her almond-shaped eyes, while her nostrils and jawline bear witness to the intricacies of her unique facial structure. The interior of her skull, with its well-defined sutures, speaks to the rapid growth and development that characterized her youth. The discovery of this young woman's skull raises intriguing questions about her life and the society she once inhabited. Was she a victim of violence or a sacrificial offering to the gods? Or perhaps she died naturally during childbirth, her remains carefully preserved and revered by her community? The answers to these questions may be lost to the sands of time, but her story continues to captivate and inspire scholars and visitors alike. As we contemplate the mysteries of this young girl's life, we are reminded of the rich prehistoric heritage that lies hidden beneath the surface of Northern Europe. Her presence serves as a poignant reminder of the shared human experiences that transcend the boundaries of time and culture, connecting us to our ancestors and to one another.
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