Ancient ruins were once a site for gruesome animal sacrifices
Burnt offerings, including lots of horses, fill a courtyard at Casas de Turuñuelo.
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Burnt offerings, including lots of horses, fill a courtyard at Casas de Turuñuelo.
The researchers examined and dated 6,770 bones belonging to 52 sacrificed animals, revealing a fascinating pattern of ritualistic behavior.
Archaeologists found numerous horses in addition to pigs, cattle, and one dog at the Casas del Turuñuelo archaeological site.
Five stone busts dating from the 5th century BC were found at Casas del Turuñuelo, a historical landmark in Guareña, southern Spain.
Researchers have unearthed five stone busts dating from the 5th century BC at the Turuñuelo de Guareña archeological site in Badajoz, Spain