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Ancient Iberian Slate Plaques: Early Genealogical Records?

Tracing Ancestry in Stone: How Ancient Iberian Plaques Documented Lineage and Power

Dec 04, 2024
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Engraved slate plaques from the Late Neolithic and Copper Age (3200–2200 BCE) Iberian Peninsula have long intrigued archaeologists. Found in tombs scattered across the region, these delicately carved, hand-sized artifacts bear geometric designs whose purpose has sparked debate for centuries. A recent study, published in the European Journal of Archaeolo…

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