James Viola of Leominster, MA, most recently served as a sales representative for Airport Auto Parts, also in Leominster. Outside of his work, James Viola maintains an interest in history. In 2001, researchers in Ireland discovered Hermitage, the earliest known human grave site in the country. Fifteen years later, the site is once again making history by enlightening historians on how these Mesolithic-era hunter-gatherers mourned their dead. The grave, dating to roughly 7530 BCE, contains Europe’s oldest polished adze, an ax-like tool. Upon recent investigation of the adze, researchers learned that it was only very lightly used, suggesting it was made specifically for use in the deceased party’s funeral rites. The ritual, unprecedented for its time, involved intentionally blunting the tool, which researchers believe represented a symbolic expression of death. In another surprising find at the site, researchers discovered that instead of being buried, the deceased party was cremated, an unusual practice for the time. The site also features a grave marker and evidence of two additional cremations, suggesting the location held some kind of significance for the inhabitants.
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AuthorA proven sales professional, James Viola of Leominster, MA, pursues an accomplished career selling new and used automotive parts to small- and medium-sized businesses. Currently, he works for Airport Auto Parts. Archives
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