Dozens of 7,000-year-old headless human skeletons discovered in ditch: "A terrifying sight at first glance"

TL;DR

78 ancient human skeletons were discovered in a ditch in Vráble, Slovakia.
The skeletons date back approximately 7,000 years.
Nearly all skeletons were found headless; only one child's skull was intact.
Researchers believe the burials were deliberate, not due to a massacre.
The findings may shed light on the social practices and cultural traditions of Neolithic farming communities.
The site was investigated starting in 2012, focusing on the boom of pottery and agriculture during the Neolithic era.
Skulls appear to have been skillfully removed after death, not violently decapitated.
Interpreting these practices is challenging due to the different context of meaning compared to modern societies.

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