In Greece found the victim’s remains, which are more than 3000 years.
New excavations on the territory of mount lykaion confirmed worst guesses of scientists. It turned out that the ancient Greeks 5 thousand years ago brought offerings to God of Olympus.
On the top of mount lykaion was erected a temple in honor of Zeus. They believed that it was born here and lived God. Archaeologists at the site discovered the body of a teenager who was killed, and the corpse was buried according to the traditions of the Greeks. According to experts, it testifies to the sacrifice to Zeus.
Previously it was believed that 5 thousand years ago in Ancient Greece has not killed people for the joy of the Gods. Such traditions were observed in several tribes of the time, where people paid attention to changing weather conditions. A big part of sacrifices were made for the cessation of volcanic eruptions. Scientists believe that the corpse that was buried in the altar is no ordinary burial. It is also noted that the teenager was missing part of the skull, getting rid of as a result of blunt force trauma.
