Their dead were accompanied by grave-goods—different for male and female. The skeletons lying scattered, the remains were gradually moved to make room for new burials. In order to establish the biological identity of the Tellem population, these skeletons were examined.
The dead individuals were buried with grave goods that differed between males and females. The scattered skeletons were moved over time to make space for fresh burials. In order to determine the biological characteristics of the Tellem population, these skeletons were studied.