Two skeletons of prehistoric sisters from the Czech Republic have been recreated in striking detail using advanced techniques and technologies. The remains, discovered over 15 years ago, suggest that the women worked in a chert mine extracting heavy rocks for tools and weapons.
Researchers believe that the sisters were buried together due to their occupation, with one on top of the other, after working at the mine. However, several mysteries remain unsolved, including why they were buried with the remains of a small dog and a newborn baby whose genetic makeup does not match either woman.
New analysis of the skeletons reveals that the sisters had different childhoods and diets. The younger sister was poorly fed as a child but grew into a strong adult, while the older sister was well-nourished in adulthood but suffered from heavy strain due to her labor. Both women likely wore garments made from plant fibers, including linen canvas.
The study’s findings provide insight into life in prehistoric mining communities where vulnerable individuals were often exploited. The researchers’ reconstructions show the sisters as slender and capable of lifting heavy loads, with eye-catching details such as hair implants and prostheses.
Source: https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/see-hyperrealistic-reconstructions-of-2-stone-age-sisters-who-worked-in-brutal-mine-in-the-czech-republic-6-000-years-ago