“Archaeological Revelations: The Mysterious Bronze Age Woman Unearthed Beneath Britain’s Modern Streets”
Imagine stumbling upon a hidden treasure from the past—like a scene straight out of an archaeological adventure film. Well, that’s precisely what happened in Thanet, England, when a well-preserved Bronze Age skeleton was discovered right before a neighborhood construction project. The excitement didn’t stop there, as various Bronze Age artifacts, including flint and pottery fragments, were also unearthed, painting a vivid picture of the region’s rich history. This remarkable find has not only sparked curiosity about the life of this mysterious woman but also brought to light the intricate tapestry of human experiences that have shaped Britain over thousands of years. Who knew that beneath the surface of our everyday lives lies a treasure trove of stories waiting to be told? Dive into this tale of discovery and wonder! LEARN MORE
The skeleton was found alongside a number of other objects from the Bronze Age, including flint and pottery fragments.
SWAT ArchaeologyThe Bronze Age skeleton will be archived in a museum.
During an archaeological survey ahead of a neighborhood construction project in England, archaeologists came across the well-preserved skeleton of a Bronze Age woman. But that’s not all they found.
The surprise dig turned up a number of other objects as well, from the Bronze Age and beyond. As one archaeologist on the site commented, such discoveries tell a story about Britain’s long history.
Discovering The Bronze Age Skeleton In Thanet
According to local media, the Bronze Age skeleton was unearthed ahead of a 2021 construction project on the Isle of Thanet, a peninsula located on the easternmost part of Kent, England. At the site in Cliffsend, which was earmarked for 41 new homes, Swale and Thames Archaeological Survey Company (SWAT Archaeology) came across the almost complete skeleton.
