Ancient human sacrifice in China likely served to reinforce social hierarchies

A team of scientists analysing a victim of human sacrifice concluded that the man was likely used as an offering to the inhabitants of the tombs.

Ancient human sacrifice in China likely served to reinforce social hierarchies

Ancient human sacrifice in China likely served to reinforce social hierarchies

Ancient human sacrifice in China likely served to reinforce social hierarchies

Ancient human sacrifice in China likely served to reinforce social hierarchies

Ancient human sacrifice in China likely served to reinforce social hierarchies