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11 November 2026 EN sciencedaily-paleo

Where are all the males? Ancient human fossils reveal a startling mystery

tooth protein fossil discovery

A remarkable discovery in a South African cave suggests that an extinct human relative may have created an all-female burial site more than 240,000 years ago. Scientists analyzed ancient proteins preserved in Homo naledi teeth and found no male-specific markers among at least 20 individuals, potentially solving a mystery that has puzzled researchers for over a decade.

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