Murder in Mesopotamia?

摘要

Braving a trench filled with rat poison, archaeologists in Syria have found the remains of dozens of youths killed in a fierce confrontation nearly 6000 years ago—as well as evidence that the celebrating victors feasted heartily on beef in the aftermath. The researchers expect to find many more victims next year when excavations resume on a site that offers a rare window into violent conflict at a critical period of prehistory.