“Unraveling Secrets: What This Mysterious Stone Age Burial Site in Sweden Reveals About Ancient Rituals”
Imagine stumbling upon an ancient burial site that seems straight out of a horror movie—like, how do you prep for that? In a rather unexpected twist of fate, a routine archaeological survey in Sweden turned into an excavation of the eerily fascinating sort. We’re talking 8,000-year-old bones, skulls, and the type of burial rituals that leave scientists scratching their heads. It’s like finding out your ancestors had a penchant for the peculiar—11 adult skulls, an infant skeleton, and a smattering of animal bones arranged in a way that hints at some ritualistic mystery. All this, mind you, was submerged in what used to be a lake, adding a touch of drama to the mix. The details are so bizarre that you can’t help but wonder: what exactly were they up to, and how did they become obsessed with underwater burials? Dive into this fascinating discovery and the unsettling questions that arise from it! LEARN MORE
Researchers found bones and skulls from 8,000 years ago in a burial ritual that they don’t yet understand.
Sara Gummesson/Antiquity 2018One of the 8,000-year-old skulls found in Sweden.
A routine archeologist survey in Sweden has resulted in the discovery of 8,000-year-old bones, skulls, and questions that likely aren’t going to be answered.
Before the construction of a new railroad and bridge began, archeologists were brought in to the Kanaljorden site in eastern-central Sweden to search for any artifacts in the area. It’s safe to say they found some.
What the team discovered was a large and perplexing burial site from the Mesolithic period. The area is 39 by 46 feet in size and composed of stone and wood. Even more strange is that fact the site was built underwater, as the area was previously a lake.
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