Neolithic Ritual Murders Uncovered in France Show Ancient Practice of Sacrificial Strangulation

Archaeological findings reveal a pattern of ritualistic murders across Europe, spanning over two millennia, involving forced self-strangulation to influence agricultural prosperity.

Archaeologists in France's Rhône Valley discovered remains of women dating back to the Neolithic period, suggesting ritualistic murders.
The positioning and conditions of the bodies indicate the victims were likely alive and forced into positions causing asphyxiation.
Similar ritualistic practices have been identified across various European archaeological sites, indicating a widespread cultural phenomenon.
The rituals, involving grindstones and strategic body positioning, were believed to bring prosperity or accompany high-status individuals in the afterlife.
This form of ritual sacrifice is thought to have developed in the Mesolithic era and continued through the Neolithic period.