Tortoise Carapace (IMAGE)

University of Connecticut

Tortoise Carapace

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Articulated tortoise carapaces are under excavation in the grave of a unique woman in Structure A interpreted as a shaman at Hilazon Tachtit Cave, Israel at Hilazon Tachtit Cave. The grave contained the remains of at least 71 tortoises consumed by humans as part of a burial feast.

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Natalie Munro

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