Why Did Ancient Humans Start Burying Their Dead?

Why did humans begin burying their dead? Archaeologists have uncovered graves tens of thousands of years old, some filled with red ochre, flowers, tools, and objects placed beside the dead. But why? In this documentary, we explore the earliest evidence of human burials, what archaeologists have discovered, and what these ancient graves may reveal about the origins of belief, ritual, grief, and the human mind. Was it simply survival? The beginning of religion? Or did our ancestors believe death wasn’t truly the end? Subscribe to The Last Question for weekly documentaries exploring humanity’s biggest mysteries. #ancienthistory #ancienthumans #humans #science #history