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In the "Trang An" complex in Vietnam, archaeologists discovered the skeleton of a man dubbed TBH1 who lived about 12,000 years ago, only to find that he did not die of natural causes as previously thought, but was a victim of a long-ago murder.

Evidence from the Bones

The research team led by archaeologist Christopher Stempston found a rare fracture in a neck rib, along with a sharp piece of quartz that was not locally sourced. Analysis showed that the piece was used as a weapon, penetrating the man's neck and causing fatal infections that ended his life after days of pain.

The Oldest Crime in the Region

This incident is believed to represent the oldest documented evidence of human violence in Southeast Asia, becoming a "cold case" from prehistoric times, revealed by a combination of excavation techniques and methods of analysis similar to modern forensic science.

A Window into a Bloody Past

Although most ancient murders have been lost to time, the story of TBH1 reveals that conflict and violence have accompanied humanity since the dawn of history, reminding us that the roots of violence run much deeper than we might imagine.