Most of these individuals were newborns who died during or shortly after birth, though any children under three were also buried here.[1] These cemeteries were likely used simultaneously by one Gebel Ramlah group, as burial practices were similar[9] and radiocarbon dating shows use at the same time (between 4500 and 4300 BC).[2] The infant cemetery has been the main focus of publication on site E-09-02.