Women Tortured and Killed in Mafia-style Ritual
An archaeological discovery in France has shed light on the brutal murders of two women dating back to 4,000-3,500 BC, unveiling a gruesome form of sacrificial killing akin to the Italian Mafia’s “incaprettamento” ritual. The remains, found in “pit 69” in Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux, were positioned in a way indicating a macabre self-strangulation method using ligatures.
Ritualistic Significance and Similar Discoveries
The victims’ deaths are believed to have been part of ancient ritual beliefs aimed at ensuring a successful harvest and food security, mirroring practices seen in the Inca civilization of South America. The discovery is part of a larger trend, with 20 similar burials found across Europe, suggesting a widespread presence of such gruesome practices during the Neolithic era.
Symbols of Agriculture and Harvest
Analysis of the remains revealed symbolic elements, such as grindstones placed on the victims’ bodies, hinting at connections to agriculture and harvest rites. The positioning of the bodies, with one woman struggling to breathe under the weight of the other, paints a chilling picture of the violent deaths that transpired in that ancient pit.
Legacy of Homicidal Ligature Strangulation
The study suggests that the method of “homicidal ligature strangulation” might have been a common practice associated with ceremonies and ritual sites during the Neolithic period. The grim findings at Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux underscore the dark rituals and beliefs that shaped early farming societies in Europe.