A pair of star-crossed lovers has been discovered in what scientists are proclaiming a rare moment of skeletal tenderness: The duo’s bones have been canoodling in the grave since the 5th century.

Couple's embrace survives 5,000 years. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 67°F. ... a knife or something else that might have left marks on the bones, Menotti said.

Firstly, the couple died around 6,000 years ago during the Neolithic period. Neolithic double burials were a rarity as is, but the couple’s positioning made the discovery all the more unique.

There are bones from at least 170 individuals inside the cave. Around 3000 B.C., an earthquake collapsed the cave entrance, sealing and preserving its interior. The site was rediscovered in 1958 ...

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