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German researchers set right the story of a 9,000-year-old shaman's grave

When a 9,000 year-old grave of a shaman was discovered in Nazi Germany, the discovery was quickly politicized to support Nazi propaganda. But new analysis shows that initial narrative was all wrong.

Published April 4, 2026, 9:45 PM
Updated April 4, 2026, 11:50 PM3.6K
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German researchers set right the story of a 9,000-year-old shaman's grave

German researchers set right the story of a 9,000-year-old shaman's grave

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When a 9,000 year-old grave of a shaman was discovered in Nazi Germany, the discovery was quickly politicized to support Nazi propaganda. But new analysis shows that initial narrative was all wrong.

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