The "Hasanlu lovers" died around 800 B.C. and were discovered in 1972. They died in what seems to be an embrace or kiss, and remained that way for 2800 years. [400x647]
The Hasanlu Lovers are a pair of human remains found by a team from the University of Pennsylvania led by Robert H. Dyson at the Teppe Hasanlu archaeological site, located in the Solduz Valley in the West Azerbaijan Province of Iran, in 1972. The two human skeletons were found together in a bin during excavations, seemingly embracing at the time of death. Approximately 246 skeletons were found at the site altogether. The skeleton on the right (referred to as SK 335) is lying on its back. Dental evidence suggest SK 335 is a young adult, possibly 19–22 years of age. Researchers identified the skeleton as male largely based on the pelvis. The skeleton had no apparent evidence of disease or healed lifetime injuries. The skeleton on the left (SK 336) is lying on its left side facing SK 335. It has been aged to about 30–35 years. While sex determination is less definitive for this skeleton, evidence suggests SK 336 was also male. The individual appeared to have been healthy in life, and the skeleton had no apparent evidence of healed lifetime injuries. At the time of excavation, this skeleton was originally identified as female.
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JeanD65 on October 1st, 2020 at 11:44 UTC »
The Hasanlu Lovers are a pair of human remains found by a team from the University of Pennsylvania led by Robert H. Dyson at the Teppe Hasanlu archaeological site, located in the Solduz Valley in the West Azerbaijan Province of Iran, in 1972. The two human skeletons were found together in a bin during excavations, seemingly embracing at the time of death. Approximately 246 skeletons were found at the site altogether. The skeleton on the right (referred to as SK 335) is lying on its back. Dental evidence suggest SK 335 is a young adult, possibly 19–22 years of age. Researchers identified the skeleton as male largely based on the pelvis. The skeleton had no apparent evidence of disease or healed lifetime injuries. The skeleton on the left (SK 336) is lying on its left side facing SK 335. It has been aged to about 30–35 years. While sex determination is less definitive for this skeleton, evidence suggests SK 336 was also male. The individual appeared to have been healthy in life, and the skeleton had no apparent evidence of healed lifetime injuries. At the time of excavation, this skeleton was originally identified as female.
MalCarl on October 1st, 2020 at 12:22 UTC »
dude imagine how fucking numb that skeleton arm is feeling, mad respect
Williano98 on October 1st, 2020 at 13:29 UTC »
What was their cause of death? We’re they embracing during a possible natural disaster killed them? Or were they buried dead in that position?