Neolithic Massacres

The Neolithic period shows an increased level of violence, some of which comprise the mass murder of entire villages. This video goes into details about the German mass burials of some of those events.

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the images used within this presentation. The archaeological record is a fickle thing and is subject to opinion and new discoveries which change those opinions. Therefore, my videos are subject to being outdated over time.

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