Royal tomb in Benin has traces of human blood on walls, indicating human sacrifice, study finds

Voodoo statues used for voodoo ceremonies in Abomey, Benin

Nearly 200 years ago, human blood was said to have been incorporated into a ceremonial tomb that legend has it built in a royal palace complex in what is now Benin. Now, an investigation into the proteins found within the tomb’s walls reveals evidence that the legend is true. According to a new study, the … Read more