Ritual sacrifice or propaganda? Oxford-led research uncovers Europe's earliest victory rites

Published on August 21, 2025

A new study led by the School of Archaeology at the University of Oxford has revealed what may be the earliest evidence of victory celebrations in European prehistory, offering a striking new perspective on Neolithic violence not simply as conflict, but as a form of ritualised political performance. 
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