Ancient Belgian Skeleton Revealed as Composite of Bones Spanning Millennia

Archaeologists discovered that a skeleton found in Belgium is made from bones of at least five individuals from different eras over 2,500 years.

Radiocarbon dating and DNA analysis showed the skeleton includes bones from both the Roman period and the Neolithic era.
The composite skeleton was found in a fetal position, a burial style uncommon for Roman-era practices.
Researchers propose the Romans may have assembled the skeleton intentionally, possibly for cultural or territorial reasons.
The site near a river may have held spiritual significance, influencing burial practices across different periods.
Additional discoveries, such as badger bones, suggest complex funerary rituals possibly linked to ancient superstitions.