Bronze Age child graves in Serbia show early gender-based burial customs

A study of Bronze Age cemeteries in Serbia, dating back 4,000 years, reveals that the Maros culture buried boys and girls differently. The contrasting funerary treatments indicate that gender roles were established from childhood in this ancient society. Researchers also noted some burials that did not conform to these typical customs. This suggests there were nuances and possible exceptions within the community's practices. The findings provide insight into how gender distinctions were perceived and enacted in early European rituals.