The 'Ivory Man'—a Powerful Leader Buried in a Lavish Tomb 5,000 Years Ago—Was Actually a Woman
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Researchers in Spain had previously assumed that the grave belonged to a high-status young man
  • kromem@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
    31·
    1 year ago

    Here is an excellent essay that discusses some of the history and issues with sexing based on bones over the years from an anthropologist.

    TL;DR: Better now, not always clear cut, had issues before 1972 of people just assuming ‘male’ instead of “I don’t know.”

    • clockwork_octopus@lemmy.worldEnglish
      21·
      1 year ago

      Thanks for linking that! It hadn’t occurred to me that there would (of course!) be an overlap for intersex individuals. Totally makes sense.