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Wessex Archaeology

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"Discovery: U.K. Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Children's Grave with Treasures"
archaeology2 years ago

"Discovery: U.K. Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Children's Grave with Treasures"

Construction for an electricity project in the U.K. led to the discovery of an ancient Anglo-Saxon burial site in Lincolnshire, dating back at least 1,400 years and containing the remains of more than 20 people, including a teenage girl and a child. The site also yielded a range of tools, jewelry, and pottery, providing insights into the culture and economy of the community. Osteoarcheologists plan to conduct DNA and isotopic analyses to understand the population's genetic background, mobility, and diet, while also studying familial relationships and broader genetic links within the region. The discoveries were made during excavations for the Viking Link project, which aims to create a cable line between England and Denmark for electricity sharing.

"Ancient Grave Unveils Teen Girl, Child, and Treasures in U.K.: A Striking Discovery"
archaeology2 years ago

"Ancient Grave Unveils Teen Girl, Child, and Treasures in U.K.: A Striking Discovery"

Construction for an electricity project in the U.K. led to the discovery of an Anglo-Saxon burial site in Lincolnshire, dating back at least 1,400 years, containing the remains of a teenage girl and a child along with various tools, jewelry, and pottery. The site, deemed a "striking discovery" by Wessex Archaeology, will undergo scientific analyses to understand the population's genetic background, diet, and familial relationships, shedding light on Anglo-Saxon life and death in the region. This finding is part of a series of archaeological discoveries along the cable route for the Viking Link energy project, including a wheelbarrow from the Bronze Age and a Romano-British farmstead.