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[-] PhlubbaDubba@lemm.ee 23 points 8 months ago

The anthropologist might see skeletal differences but they'd also pay attention to the manner in which the subject was buried or what possessions survived with them that could also serve as clues of the subject's identity in life.

[-] grue@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

Exactly; for instance, if two people of the same (biological) sex were buried together, it means they were definitely just very good friends.

[-] AltheaHunter@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 8 months ago

Perhaps even roommates.

[-] AnonWyo@startrek.website 2 points 8 months ago

Bert and Ernie?

Oscar and Gil?

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