Oldest known cremation pyre in Africa reveals mysterious woman who lived 9,500 years ago

The oldest known cremation pyre in Africa is shedding light on the complex funeral rites of ancient hunter-gatherers 9,500 years ago.

Earliest African cremation was 9,500 years ago

Archaeologists have discovered Africa’s oldest known cremation pyre at the base of Mount Hora in Malawi. According to a paper ...
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This 9,500-Year-Old Burial Is The Oldest Cremation Ever Found in Africa and It Involved an Enormous Fire Seen For Miles

An ancient cremation would have been a community spectacle in a place returned to and reignited over many generations. What ...

9,500-year-old cremation of a mystery woman in Malawi baffles archaeologists

Archaeologists working in Malawi say they have uncovered the world’s earliest known intentional cremation of an adult human, ...
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Composting bodies catches on as the eco-friendly alternative to burial and cremation

Last week was a difficult milestone for Sean Hanna of Encino. It marked one year since he lost his partner Stephen Staunton to brain cancer. Staunton was an avid gardener. He was also a really big fan ...