Neolithic people in Denmark sacrificed ‘sun stones’ after climate cataclysm, scientists say
Sacrifices of “sun stones” occurred around the same time a volcanic eruption in 2900 BC dimmed the sun throughout Northern Europe, according to a new study.
Stone Age people made sun stone 'sacrifice' to banish 'darkened sun' after a volcanic eruption, archaeologists say
Hundreds of stone artifacts discovered on a Danish island may have been offered to the gods to ward off a climate crisis.
Neolithic Farmers May Have Buried These Mysterious Stones to Bring Back the Sun After a Volcanic Eruption
Over the years, a variety of mysterious engraved stone plaques have been unearthed in Denmark. The decorative artifacts date to around 2900 B.C.E., during the Neolithic period. Now, researchers have proposed a theory about the plaques’ origins: They suspect Neolithic farmers may have carved and ceremonially buried them after a volcanic eruption
An ancient volcano blotted out the sun, killing crops. People likely reacted by making "sun stones"
"The ditches were subsequently closed.” Speaking with Salon, Iversen brought the Neolithic rituals to life by describing the elaborate ceremonies that would have been practiced by the ancient humans.
4,900 Years Ago, Neolithic People Sacrificed Engraved Stones After A Volcanic Eruption
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Scientists Say a Massive Volcanic Eruption 4900 Years Ago May Have Trigged Strange Sacrifices of ‘Sun Stones'
Scientists Say a Massive Volcanic Eruption 4900 Years Ago May Have Trigged Strange Sacrifices of ‘Sun Stones' Archaeologists and climate scientists from the University of Copenhagen provided evidence of ritual sacrifices that collided with the massive volcanic eruption that made the sun disappear throughout Northern Europe.
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