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The skill of some forensic artists, professionals who are dedicated to the Facial reconstruction of the deceased, is awe-inspiring. This time, we want to talk about one professional in particular who, unlike most in forensic science, did not resort to using a computer-aided approach, but instead used his hands.

For Oscar Nilsson, a Swedish archaeologist and sculptor specializing in the reconstruction of human faces, the number of hours spent in each rebuilding could easily add up to 200. Of course, Nilsson does use 3D-printed skulls of his muses to preserve the original skeletal excavations; however, the rest of face sculpting is done by hand.

In 1996, he opened a company called O.D. Nilssons. The company collaborates with museums around the world, helping them restore the faces of people whose graves were discovered during archaeological excavations. Facial reconstruction doesn't only require an artistic touch, but also a vast knowledge of historical facts to make the people seem as natural as can be. "The human face is a motif that never ceases to fascinate me: the variation of the underlying structure as well as the variety in details seem endless. And all the faces I reconstruct are unique. They are all individuals" - says the artist on his site.

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#1

Huarmey Queen

Huarmey Queen

In 2012, in the north-west of Peru, a tomb was discovered during excavations by a Polish archeological group. The burial relating to the Indian culture of Wari (later the Empire of the Incas), was a real find for scientists because it was not looted. In the tomb were found the remains of 58 noblewomen of different ages, buried with extraordinary luxuries.
One woman, in particular, nicknamed Huarmey Queen, was buried more extravagantly than others. She was laid to rest in the company of jewelry, and other luxuries, including gold ear flares, a silver goblet, a copper ceremonial axe and, among other things, expensive textiles. In those times, textiles were considered more valuable than gold and silver due to the amount of effort required to weave one. It would sometimes take two to three generations to weave.
After careful examination, it was revealed that while Huarmey Queen spent most of her time sitting, she put her upper body to great use - weaving. It was also evident that this woman was highly praised for her expertise in the subject as her resting place was filled with weaving tools crafted out of gold.

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Erika Jones
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Impressive looking lady - wonderful reconstruction work

TC
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, many reconstructions actually look like corpses of dead people...

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Grumble O'Pug
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such power in that gaze. 1200 years later and I feel like she's about to say something to me.

Robyn Payson
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such a beautiful and strong woman!

Stina Kolling
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Apparently she lived ~1200 years ago.

Lizard Queen
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are fragments of Huarmey weaving from ca. 1200 years ago. I'd like to think some of her work survives: it is unlikely, but not impossible.

Vernice Aure
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"It would take 2 to 3 GENERATIONS to weave"?!? I'm a fibers artist and an anthropologist. Whoever did the research and writing for this is woefully mistaken. A textile (piece of fabric/rug) could take anywhere from a few hours to a couple of months to weave. Due to excellent fibers and expertise of the weaver, it could last for several generations.

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    #2

    A Young Woman Who Lived In The Stone Age About 5500 Years Ago

    A Young Woman Who Lived In The Stone Age About 5500 Years Ago

    This girl died at the age of 20. She was buried with a baby on her chest. Probably, her death was caused by difficult childbirth. The DNA is not so well preserved, but from other discovered graves of that period, it can be said that the people who lived in Brighton (United Kingdom) were not white. Their skin color was similar to that of modern people from North Africa.

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    Pretty Pangolin
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of the 'Afghan girl' National Geographic cover.

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    Jack WYATT
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol So the DNA is not well preserved yet they're able to say her skin was dark? Nonsense. The people that studied her DNA even said they couldn't make a conclusive answer. This is solely to push a narrative, ones like Jan Mazzula (below) are eating up

    Myriam Ickx
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While I adhere totally to the "Out of Africa" theory, I take exceptions to the reconstitution of this young woman being given a black skin, whiles her remains date from about 5.500 years, which is the Neolithic period, and were found in England. The homo sapiens who left Africa to populate the earth did so some 100.000 or 200.000 ago. En route through Asia, they met Denisovians, Neanderthals and other branches of the human species who have died down so long ago that we do not know anything of their existence. It seems logical to assume that those who went south remained black-skinned (e.g. the aborigines of Australia), while those who went north through Asia and Siberia then took a turn left to Central Asia and Europe acquired a wither skin. Europe was under the Glacial Era by this time. So, we have Neanderthals and Sapiens in Europe at least since 60.000 years or more. If the woman discussed here was actually black, she is too recent to be part of the primeval wave.

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    Christine Melanson
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But one of the geneticists who performed the research says the conclusion about her skin colour is less certain, and according to others we are not even close to knowing the skin colour of any ancient human. Seems to me this is just more BS to try to force a narrative. The same thing with the "Out of Africa" theory which they knew back in the 80;s was incorrect but decided to leave it be. I would love to know the real truth about this girl. Too bad the DNA is not well preserved.

    Tamsin wood
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If humans did not originate fro. Africa, where the oldest human skeletal remains have been found, could you tell us where else the evidence points to? You might want to enlighten the experts as they still argue that the "OUT OF AFRICA" story fits with the EVIDENCE.

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    KatKaleen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find it a bit disturbing that the idea of ancient travel and migration seems to escape so many minds. Legs are very useful.

    Myriam Ickx
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As I just said, the young woman in question dates from Neolithic times (roughly 3.000 to 5.000 years ago, depending on the regions). The Neolithic is the time when humans abandoned the hunter/gatherer way of life to become farmers and breeders. It was also, surprisingly, a time of extraordinary trade routes along the large streams of Europe. So, the only hypothesis I can fin for a black young neolithic woman to be in England is that she followed a trade route across or around the Mediterranean and then up a major stream like the Danube, the Rhine or the Rhone and so on.

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    Kimberly Koch
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is gorgeous. Looks as if she can just begin speaking at any moment. Amazing reconstruction work

    Neha Khan
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Soooi beautiful! !!!amazing

    Tamsin wood
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, amazing that her skin colour has caused so much anxiety. One only has to look at white South Africans or Australians, the pigmentation of their offspring (assuming they only have white partners) will remain white for generations. Homo Sapiens originate from Africa. So the ancestors of this woman had migrated from Africa thousands of years before arriving in the land that we call England. Of course she had brown skin!

    Warwick Lewis
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The european descendant people of South Africa and Australia will continue to have white skin if they don't have children to native people with coloured skin. Skin doesn't just change colour to suit the climate. How do you explain that all Europeans had white skin ?? Where did it come from ?? What made it change ??

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    Estrid Sigfastsdotter

    Estrid Sigfastsdotter

    It is assumed that this is Estrid Sigfastdotter, who lived in the XI century AD. She was an influential and rich woman who lived near Stockholm, in Taby. A series of runestones found in the burial site tells about her life and family.
    She lived a very long life for those times - about 80 years. This is despite the fact that in the Viking Age, life expectancy was only 35 years. The appearance of the woman was restored by the remains found near the runestone, established in honor of her first husband, who died in Byzantium. Probably, Estrid was engaged in the improvement of her native land, the construction of roads and bridges.

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    Maria Rohlen
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some actually reached the age of 90 or more. A low life expectancy is because many died young as children, in childbirth, malnutrition, escapades, accidents and so on.

    Ruth Mayfly
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you! Average life expectancy is very misleading.

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    tinklyatom
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would like to know more about her and her life.. I wonder what her life was like..

    Sandij D
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Researched my Norwegian family back to the 1520s and was shocked to find how long some of them lived (esp the women). Here's hoping those genes are dominant.

    Blacksheep
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    80 years? Wow, yes, that sure is very impressive for the time.

    Grumble O'Pug
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Read Kristin Lavransdatter for a peek at what life was like back then, though Undset was Norwegian. Fascinating.

    Jan Mazzulla
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is a stunningly beautiful, wise woman. Can you image the reverence in which she was held in a society, beyond the official status she held in her community, that was almost entirely reliant on knowledge of elders rather than Google?

    AnnieLaurie Burke
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    (continued) People in ancient times were not inherently shorter-lived -- they just lived more dangerous, more violent lives, without the antibiotics or emergency care we take for granted. A minor wound for us today could have been a death sentence in ancient times. So, if this lady avoided complications of pregnancy and brutal warfare in her area, it is not at all surprising – or rare, for people similarly blessed – that she lived to an age of 80. For most of human history, men’s lifespans were longer than women’s due to the dangers of childbirth, even though we know that, inherently, women are longer-lived.

    Paula Stiles
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Women who made it past child-bearing years seem to have had fairly long and healthy lives. Women didn't generally make it past child-bearing years.

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    Miss Cris
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A wise and interesting woman, engaged in tje improvement of her land, and most people here seem only worried about her age. Things hasn't change for women and feminism in those centuries...

    Vassal Colony
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Consider how spoiled we are. The great achievements of Greek sculpture pail in comparison to the talent of this man to create these works of art, to honour the dead humans who teach us about the past, to honour our common heritage as African primates, and create a virtual mirror image that is so realistic it is amazing, but yet these are just looked at superficially and we carry on with our Twitters and Facebooks and other distractions. Spoiled ape. That should be the new name for homo sapiens - Homo sapiens vastatus.

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    #4

    Adelasius Elbachus

    Adelasius Elbachus

    A young and handsome man from Switzerland who lived in the VIII century AD was dubbed Adelaziy Elbakhusom (Adelasius Ebalchus) by researchers. His skeleton indicates malnutrition and chronic infections. But, contrary to this, he had healthy, even and beautiful teeth, which is rare for that time. That is why he was made smiling.

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    Leo Fragoso
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Malnutrition and chronic infection.....ladies.

    Riz Leslie
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor guy. Makes you want to feed him and get him antibiotics.

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    James MacTavish
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tiger Beat A.D. 2: Like all of us luscious Adealasius Ebalchus has a “skeleton [that] indicates malnutrition and chronic infections; even so he is all dreamy.”

    Miss Cris
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He doesn't look ill not with nutrition problems

    Pippa Runs
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I could hear his story.

    Sue Weaver
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can a more accurate dating be made; if there are historical accounts of famine periods, during which he could have been growing up?

    Tracy Steen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. I can’t say anything more these sculptures are just beyond anything I’ve ever seen! You have an amazing talent!

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    #5

    Neanderthal Woman

    Neanderthal Woman

    This lady lived about 45-50,000 years ago. Her remains were discovered during excavations in 1848 in Gibraltar.
    On his Facebook, archaeologist Oscar Nilsson notes: "Finally a few words on something I thought of and struggled with, as I saw this Neanderthal face take shape. How "human" should this face appear? They were not Homo Sapiens after all. I came to the conclusion that she must have a human glimpse in her eyes. As recent research show, Europeans share around 2-4 % DNA with Neanderthals. So they must have been so much alike us, otherwise, the offspring would not have been fertile.
    It is interesting to see how the image of the Neanderthals has changed over the years: from being a drooling savage to a highly-skilled competitor to us. Worth to note is also that this new image coincides with the insight that we Europeans share 2-4% DNA with the Neanderthals."

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    Catlady6000
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are people with these same features. A guy I worked with could be her son.

    Jesper Rasmussen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a science teacher I use these facts when I teach about evolution. In the last five years or so some teenagers have started to have very racist views (in Denmark), and they always come with stupid ideas in class about Africans being ‘stupid’. I then tell them that we here in Europe mixed our genes with neanderthals - the Africans didn’t, so in a way Africans are the ‘purest’ of us. Obviously none are more ‘pure’ than the other, but the racists hate it.

    ChickyChicky
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is disturbing to hear. I want to believe that young people are smarter than that, but I'm hearing more and more racist things from youth around the world.

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    Chris Challis
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    contrary to popular belief, Neanderthals were quite intelligent and not the savages that are often depicted..

    Thayne Alexander
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup. That is correct. They are far more complex than most think. And we are learning more all the time.

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    Pretty Pangolin
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She looks skeptical. "Thousands of years after I die, someone will make a figure of me?"

    Ted Waterfall
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As I understood it, Neanderthals are now classified as homo sapien Neanderthal as opposed to homo sapien sapien.

    AnnieLaurie Burke
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A great read by an eminent scientist that will dispel your Neanderthal stereotypes is "The Humans Who Went Extinct: Why Neanderthals Died Out and We Survived" by Clive Finlayson.

    Robert Feyerharm
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's thinking "Oh no, not another Cro-Magnon guy who wants to share his DNA with me." :-/

    Randomcthulu
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My family has rose gold (not pink, look it up) hair that shows up every few generations. I'm the lucky one this go round, am happy for my Neanderthal DNA.

    Jonny Chevalier
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen women that look like her and some men as well..

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    #6

    Viking

    Viking

    The man, who allegedly was a Swedish Viking, lived at the beginning of the XI century. For the first time for the reconstruction of the Viking image, it was possible to collect the necessary amount of DNA to recreate the skin, hair, eyes. The man had red hair, blue eyes, and fair skin. He died at the age of 45.

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    Catlady6000
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    O,G, that's my landlord!

    Ed Souza
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hell... you better be on time with that rent money.

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    Jesper Rasmussen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it is clear that this is a Swedish viking. Danish vikings generally was a lot more handsome 😉😉😉🇩🇰🇸🇪

    James MacTavish
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someday I will be the great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great grandfather of Simon Pegg!

    Tambot
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His expression cracks me up...where did they come up with that look. Like he just smelled a fart.

    Chris Challis
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so VIkings were often redhaired. I wonder if the Celtic red hair and colouring came from their invasions into the lands or they are somehow genetically connected anyway.

    Louise B
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And judging by his facial expression - constipation

    Vassal Colony
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His name is Goofy Ginger-Ødegård Needssen Haircomberg

    Cherry Lane
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of a dude in a metal band.

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    #7

    Primitive Neolithic

    Primitive Neolithic

    Constructed using forensic evidence derived from skeletal analysis, the face is of a 25- to 40-year-old slender man born around 5,500 years ago.

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    Val
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or an old Ryan Reynolds. Anyway, he looks Canadian :-)

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    Maria Verkerk
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks like one of the Bee Gees

    Erika Jones
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ouch! Don't pluck my beard hairs!

    Patricia Frank
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Possibly distant relative of Pierce Brosnan?

    Sleepy Panda
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thinner, hairier Pierce Brosnan.

    Hard 2 Guess
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. I am not alone I also find him to look like Chris Hemsworth.

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    TC
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Were was that found ? If he were from the UK, should he be darker ?

    Daniel Francis
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. The guy that made this is incompetent. It has to obviously appeal to a modern audience. Black and dark hair has always been prevalent In the uk and especially in the south west.

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    #8

    This Is The Face Of A Teenager Who Lived 9,000 Years Ago

    This Is The Face Of A Teenager Who Lived 9,000 Years Ago

    At 7000 years before Christ, Avgi was an 18-year-old girl. She lived where modern Greece is today, and witnessed the historic moment when societies began trade hunting for technological inventions, kicking off the agricultural revolution.

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    James MacTavish
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mom! You just don’t get the agricultural revolution! I am going to plow fields with Gerrrgh. Hunting and gathering is for squares. I don’t care what you say b*tch!

    Stina Kolling
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Back then an 18 year old was a grown woman with a few children.

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    Jesper Rasmussen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some see the start of agriculture as THE most important technological revolusion in history! It meant that we had extra enegy to develop further and share new ideas with others. Before we used all energy to get food, and being nomades we didn’t meet others very often.

    Sarah Britt
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the "teenage scowl" is pretty universal, regardless of what part of the world you're living in. And going by this, it's nothing new and has probably been around since the dawn of man and the very first teens 😂😂😂 I can just imagine it now, a teenage caveman/woman rolling their eyes with an exaggerated sigh or pitching a complete fit cuz her caveparents are being like totally unfair.

    Terry Gasca
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kristen Stewart..... oh, but this one has some expression.

    Suzan Cartwright
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So we haven't bred out the "know-it-all, eye-roll smirk" they all seem to still have?

    Dorothy Parker
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Frances McDormand's ancestor. Great facial structure.

    Candice
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know nothing Giánnis Chióni !

    Jackie Young
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being on guard, thats what she reminds me of. No faults looks.

    Monika Soffronow
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But I already told you. I want a smoother stone! Not this c**p. No one takes me seriously.

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    #9

    A Man Who Lived In Britain In The Saxon Era

    A Man Who Lived In Britain In The Saxon Era

    At the time of his death, he was about 45 years old. His bones suggest that he was a very strong man. Due to permanent abscesses, the man lost a lot of teeth, as well as part of the upper jaw. It is possible that he died from the next inflammatory process. He also had traces of injuries resulting from violent acts. Perhaps, this man was a soldier when he lived.

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    tinklyatom
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He must have been in terrible pain from the abscesses.. Poor man..

    Pretty Pangolin
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, we take antibiotics for granted, but they're shockingly recent. Before that it was herbal poultices and possibly leeches or maggots.

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    James MacTavish
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only I could be born a few thousand years later, so I could buy a Harley!

    Brandy Grote
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    David Crosby will sing you a Saxon song!

    James MacTavish
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Sax sez, “Business in the front, party in the back!”

    Richard Pickman
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His face reminds me statues of Vercingetorix, Celtic king and leader of his people against Roman empire.

    Nicky OldfieldDesciple
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you discount the long hair, he looks like David Crosby.

    Mindy Keys
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Central Casting? Yes, I need a Saxon please." "No problem, got you covered."

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    #10

    Birger Jarl

    Birger Jarl

    The ruler of Sweden from 1248 until his death on Oct. 1, 1266, in Västergötland, Sweden.

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    Teraza Salmon
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone else see Ian McShane in this face?

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    #11

    A Man Who Lived In The Iron Age In Britain

    A Man Who Lived In The Iron Age In Britain

    His bones indicate that he lived about 2,400 years ago, and he lived well. The man was strong, well-built and healthy, but, like many people of that time, died quite early - at the age of 24–31 years. This person had pleasant features and a unique tooth structure - diastema, or shcherbinka. And his folded hair has a resemblance to the hairstyle of Germanic tribes called “Swabian knot”.

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    Stina Kolling
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Diastema" means a gap in his teeth, and Shcherbinka comes up as a town in Russia. I got nothing. Gaps between one's teeth are not that unusual.

    Francesco G.
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So does this mean that Celtic Britain was in contact with Germanic tribes? I always thought the Germanic tribes(angles, jutes and saxons) came into Britain about 800 years after this guy was born.

    Miss Cris
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But fashion could be similar anyway, couldn't it?

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    Miss Cris
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aw, I'd like to know more about their hair dressing and knots.

    Sharon Cornet
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It would be nice if the picture were lighter so you could actually see the Swabian knot.

    Turnip and a Frog
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Polish it means a gap, or a backsight, which is that little slit in the back of the riffle you look through and want to it meet with frontsight when you’re aiming at something.

    Richard Pickman
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suebian_knot

    rwh 7272
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really hope that wasn't his hair.

    Tracy Steen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are so touching! I feel like I’m reaching back into history and seeing their time periods come to life.

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    #12

    Woman Of Romano-British Descent

    Woman Of Romano-British Descent

    Her remains indicate that she lived a difficult life, engaged in heavy physical labor. She died at about the age of 25–35. During the excavation, nails were found near the body, which can symbolize various superstitions. For example, there is information about other dead of that period, in the graves of which nails were also found - along the perimeter and in the center. Probably, people believed that in this way, they would not allow the spirits of the dead to persecute them. Although, perhaps, this is simply the result of inadvertently closing the coffin.

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    Jan Mazzulla
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She could walk down any street today and not be out of place.

    Sadie Jayne
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet she was pretty when she smiled....

    Miss Cris
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is. She doesn't need to smile to be beautiful.

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    Tracy Steen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like she could speak to me right through the screen of my phone. Unreal!

    Sam Leigh
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She reminds me of a young actress from Game of Trones

    Axel Baer
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She looks like Jenny Bradley, the landlady of The Rovers Return Pub in Coronation St after a rough nights drinking!

    Connie Martin
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What does "inadvertently closing the coffin" mean? Closing the coffin accidentally??

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    #13

    A Man Who Lived About 3,700 Years Ago In The Bronze Age

    A Man Who Lived About 3,700 Years Ago In The Bronze Age

    The skeleton of this person showed evidence of malnutrition and iron deficiency anemia. The man died when he was about 25–35 years old.

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    Jan Mazzulla
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably to help with the anemia; a tattoo meant to alleviate the condition. Otzi (the iceman) had tattoos that anthropologists feel were applied to help with arthritis. So there's a long tradition of using tattoos being used medicinally.

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    Leo Fragoso
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course he had iron deficiency. He lived in the Bronze Age.

    Jan Mazzulla
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to take this poor young man home and give him a good meal.There is an expression of great sadness and knowing on his features.

    Dorothy Parker
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His features are somewhat like those who have achondroplasia dwarfism.

    Geri Stevens
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I cannot imagine the suffering. What did they eat to survive?

    Jesper Rasmussen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They ate what ever they could get their hands on! Grains, roots, birds etc. (Europeans didn’t eat potatoes before the 1600s). We always hear about the rich kings and noble people who ate well. The vast majority struggled to get enough to eat.

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    Brandy Grote
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dark under eyes is a sign of anemia. Add b12 to your iron for optimal absorption!

    Mairlady
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like he just stepped out of history, amazingly real!

    Ujwal Mahule
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    where do you see evolution in these pictures?

    Barbara Berg
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still a lot of Neanderthal in the DNA for the bronze age people I see.

    benjamin ron
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How did these guys keep such a clean shave?

    R.s. Potter
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a forensic recreation from his bones. The artist may have left the recreation bare of facial hair to show more detail.

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    #14

    The Medieval Middle-Aged Man From The Middle Of Sweden Is Finished

    The Medieval Middle-Aged Man From The Middle Of Sweden Is Finished

    "Finally, the reconstruction of the medieval middle-aged man from the middle of Sweden is finished. Although now it turns out he may not be that medieval after all. C14-results indicates that he is from somewhere during the period of 1470-1630. However, analysis of his skeleton shows that he suffered from so-called os acromiale, a defect in the bones of the shoulder with a clear connection to heavy use of longbow-shooting! So, maybe it is possible to narrow the time span to 1470-1540, as longbows gradually fell out of fashion to use during the mid 16th century." - says the archeologist.

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    mcsa student
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh good lord he looks like a Karen

    Le Box of Shame
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're everywhere, they're inevitable, and they're comin' for you: THE KARENS

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    mulk
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A little of "Gerad Depardieu", nah?

    James MacTavish
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someday I will be the great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great grandfather of Gerard Depardieu.

    Stuart Smith
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a Medieval Middle-Aged Woman.

    Julian Kostov
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gérard Depardieuov? The Russian actor? :D

    Robin Kemper
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks like he made a joke and is waiting for someone to get it.

    Silja Hare
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think he and the Viking guy would've been awesome to run into in the Mended Drum

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