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February 7, 2007
Prehistoric lovers found locked in eternal embrace
ROME, Italy (AP) -- It could be humanity's oldest story of doomed love.Archaeologists have unearthed two skeletons from the Neolithic period locked in a tender embrace and buried outside Mantua, just 25 miles south of Verona, the romantic city where Shakespeare set the star-crossed tale of "Romeo and Juliet."
Buried between 5,000 and 6,000 years ago, the prehistoric pair are believed to have been a man and a woman and are thought to have died young, as their teeth were found intact, said Elena Menotti, the archaeologist who led the dig.
"As far as we know, it's unique," Menotti told The Associated Press by telephone from Milan. "Double burials from the Neolithic are unheard of, and these are even hugging."
Oh the story that may be hidden here! Did one die and the other couldn't go on? Did they die together? Did they die together in a Romeo and Juliet type scenario?
Oh the possibilities! A very unique find indeed!
Found via CNN.
Posted by Dianne at February 7, 2007 3:19 PM
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I was moved this morning when I saw that photo. I've gotta get someone here in the office to make it my screen saver.
Pictures like this really help to put things in perspective. Thanks for posting it.
Posted by: Scott at February 7, 2007 4:08 PM
This is amazing! Wow!
Posted by: Moni at February 8, 2007 12:18 PM