Skateholm
Skateholm is a Mesolithic archaeological site located in southern Sweden, near the village of Sjörup in Scania. It is notable for its well-preserved human remains and artifacts, providing valuable insights into the lives of hunter-gatherer societies in the region around 6,000 BC. The site was discovered in the early 1930s and has been the subject of extensive excavations.
The most significant finds at Skateholm include multiple human burials, which are among the oldest in Scandinavia.
Analysis of the skeletal remains has provided information about the diet, health, and physical characteristics of
The artifacts recovered from Skateholm, including a wide array of stone tools, bone and antler implements, and