Largest stash of ancient beads found

More than 270,000 delicate beads were found in a 5,000-year-old tomb in Spain that contained the remains of 20 people, including 15 women. It is the largest collection of beads ever found and signifies the important place the women held in their society. Scientists carefully cleaned each of the beads, most of which were made out of scallop shells. Some were made of bone and stone. They estimated that the beads would have taken several workers about seven months to make by hand. The scientists think the beads were used to decorate ceremonial dresses and skirts, which were also adorned with ivory and amber pendants. They said the outfits would have been an impressive sight that glimmered in the sunlight and made the women look powerful. This points to the…

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