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Discovery helps scientists understand the prehistoric roots of human cremation

By Nell Greenfieldboyce
Published January 2, 2026 at 3:50 AM CST

Archaeologists say they've unexpectedly found a huge Stone Age cremation pyre in southern-central Africa. The discovery is helping them understand the history of cremation.

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Nell Greenfieldboyce
Nell Greenfieldboyce is a NPR science correspondent.