Oldest Use of Flowers in Grave Lining Identified
Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 16:30
in Paleontology & Archaeology
When we think of our prehistoric ancestors, we don't usually imagine them lining graves with flowers - yet Weizmann scientists have now identified the oldest such grave. Using the Institute's new accelerator mass spectrometer, the team will not only uncover new information about prehistoric life, but also overturn some long-held theories.