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They only lived to be about 100-150 years old
They only lived to be about 100-150 years old

I can't cite a reference for this, as it was a TV programme reporting a research project, and my memory is terribly flaky (plus never thought I would need it) but lifespans during [[period]] were capable of rivalling contemporary. However, the ''average'' was shorter, once infant mortality, accidents and violent deaths are factored in.

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They only lived to be about 100-150 years old

I can't cite a reference for this, as it was a TV programme reporting a research project, and my memory is terribly flaky (plus never thought I would need it) but lifespans during period were capable of rivalling contemporary. However, the average was shorter, once infant mortality, accidents and violent deaths are factored in.