These Archaeological Discoveries Will Make You Wish You Studied Environmental Education

Published on 10/01/2017
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In 2014, Peru was the site of historical squabble. Diggers discovered an intricate grave filled with more than 300 human skulls. What really got them wondering was that the skinless heads were elongated looking like aliens’ heads. The practice of elongating heads was common in many pre-Hispanic circles. While children were growing up, elders of the tribes bound the youngsters’ heads by compressing them between two wooden boards. They believed that it would boost their beauty and even enhance their intelligence with a higher power.

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Cloth Of Controversy

The Shroud of Turin is a cloth made of linen with the imprinted image of Jesus Christ. Well, that is what many people believe. A French exhibition in 1357 first publicly displayed the cloth which collected a ton of attention. Although all carbon dating tests have confirmed that the shroud originates from between the years 1260 and 1390, many still hold other beliefs. Conflicting beliefs are that Jesus was wrapped in the large cloth for burial after his crucifixion whereas other believe that medieval forgers created the cloth of controversy.

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