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- ↑ Smith, C. (1999). "Luzia Woman". Discovery Communications Inc. Archived from the original on 2007-12-24. Retrieved 2015-03-08.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ↑ Kerner, Susanne; Dann, Rachael; Bangsgaard, Pernille (2015). Climate and Ancient Societies. Museum Tusculanum Press. ISBN 9788763541992.
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