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Ancient Britons used skulls as cups

Scientists have uncovered skeletal remains which revealed ancient Britons used human skulls as drinking cups.

Ancient Britons used skulls as cups

Thu, 17 Feb, 2011 - 09:42

Scientists have uncovered skeletal remains which revealed ancient Britons used human skulls as drinking cups.

The 14,700-year-old objects were discovered in Gough’s Cave, Somerset.

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