When archaeologists first discovered the 5,000-year-old ornate tomb in Spain, they assumed it was for a man. It held a rock crystal dagger, ivory tusks and other lavish items. The researchers used a new method of determining sex that analyzes tooth enamel.
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. When archaeologists first discovered the 5,000-year-old ornate tomb in Spain, they assumed it was for a man. It held a rock crystal dagger, ivory tusks and other lavish items. But now they ve determined the remains are those of a woman, and all it took was two teeth. World News | Lavish Tomb in Ancient Spain Belonged to a Woman, Not a Man, New Research Shows.