Volcanic eruptions linked to Neolithic 'sun stone' sacrifices in Denmark
About 4,900 years ago, a Neolithic people on the Danish island Bornholm sacrificed hundreds of stones engraved with sun and ...
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 ...
Volcanic eruptions darkened ancient Europe’s sky. See ‘sun stones’ people sacrificed
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Volcanic eruption caused Neolithic people to sacrifice unique "sun stones"
Neolithic people on the Danish island Bornholm sacrificed hundreds of stones engraved with sun and field motifs.
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Devastating Volcanic Eruption Sparked Ritual Sacrifice of Neolithic Sun Stones
Volcanic eruptions shaped the destinies of ancient European societies, leading to dramatic cultural shifts and the emergence of sun worship practices among Neolithic communities. Archaeological ...
Neolithic Europeans sacrificed stones to beg the sun to return
According to the team, there is a high chance that a connection exists between the volcanic eruption, the subsequent changes ...
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Sun stones and sacrifice: How ancient farmers faced climate chaos
Volcanic eruptions have profoundly impacted human societies throughout history, causing cold weather, reduced sunlight, and ...
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After a volcanic eruption, ancient Danes offered sun stones to the gods to bring back the light
The artefacts, found on the island of Bornholm, were "sown" into the ground in the hope of bringing back the sun and saving the crops, new research reveals ...