Lovers of Valdaro
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The Lovers of Valdaro, also dubbed as the "Valdaro Lovers," is a pair of human skeletons locked in an eternal embrace recently discovered by archaeologists at a Neolithic tomb in Valdaro-S.Giorgio near Mantova, Italy.[1][2]
Archaeologist Elena Maria Menotti led the excavation.[citation needed] Scientists believe that the pair is a man and woman no older than 20 years old and approximately 5'2" in height. They were removed from the ground intact and sent to Musei Civici in Como where they are undergoing tests.
[edit] References
- ^ Phil Stewart. "Scientists to save 5,000-year-old embrace", Reuters, February 12, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-02-13.
- ^ "Prehistoric skeletons found locked in eternal embrace", www.stonepages.com, February 11, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-02-13.
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