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The Lovers of Valdaro: for 6,000 years, a

pair of skeletons had been locked in an
eternal embrace
Apr 9, 2017 Marija Georgievska

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The Valdaro Lovers is the name given to two skeletons who have been
locked in an eternal embrace for the past 6,000 years. The embracing
skeletons were discovered in 2007, at a Neolithic tomb near the village
of Valdaro in Mantua, Italy.

Scientists think that the couple were no older than 20 years when they
died and were approximately 5’2″ (157 cm) in height. After an
osteological examination, there was no evidence of violent death; many
historians believe they died that way due to the flints tools that were Most Read
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The most reasonable explanation after the examination is that the flint
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tools were buried as grave goods along with them. It is fascinating that White story
the bodies were positioned that way after their death. They were found in
a necropolis, so they did not die that way by accident, rather, it is thought
that they were positioned that way.
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What’s more impressive is that, during the Neolithic period, double

burials were very uncommon which makes their position unique. The
Valdaro Lovers are the only case of a double burial in Northern Italy.
When they were found, the media published photos of them, causing
great excitement worldwide.

The pair of skeletons dates back 6, 000 years. Photo Credit

The archaeologist who led the excavation was Elena Maria Menotti.
Because the skeletons were found just ten years ago, it is very
challenging to define anything about them so quickly. It is a long process
where each bone will have to be studied thoroughly.
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Menotti decided, therefore, that the couple should not be separated and
that they should be moved and preserved as they were found. So, the
excavation team dug up the block of earth in which they were discovered
and placed them in a wooden box.

The Lovers are on display at the Archaeological Museum in Mantua,

Italy. Photo Credit

From the site, the Lovers of Valdaro were sent to the Musei Civici in
Como. In September 2011, the skeletons were displayed in public at the
Mantua’s Archaeological Museum.

Here is another story from us: The Barnack burial: one of the most
important finds of the early Bronze Age

According to professor Silvia Bangoli, the president of the association

“Lovers in Mantua”, around €250,000 should be enough for the Lovers
to have an exhibition center of their own, and €200,000 more could be
used for a multimedia space in which the world can hear the story of the
embracing lovers. The association “Lovers of Mantua”, is still seeking a
home for this ancient couple where they can be displayed permanently.

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Lynn Richardson
Put on public display for all to see. What ever happened to rest in peace.
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Iqra Khursheed
This is so fascinating
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Noah Ewatu
Perhaps a catastrophy of some sort forced them to commit suicide!!
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