An archaeological treasure was found by the builders of a railway line in the English county of Buckinghamshire. The builders uncovered a cemetery from around the fifth century. It is a priceless source of knowledge about the period, which is still a mystery to historians.
“A burial site with 141 individuals from over 200 years of history. Exquisite artefacts and important insights into a misunderstood period of history,” historian Dan Snow wrote on social media.
Knives, spears, and umba - central pieces of shields - have been unearthed shining a bright light on the region's past. Moreover, crumbs of everyday life have also been found. These include a green bowl, almost 90 brooches, a decorative bird-shaped ring and 2,000 amber balls.Major Early Medieval find announced today. A burial site with 141 individuals from over 200 years of history. Exquisite artefacts and important insights into a misunderstood period of history. pic.twitter.com/euGP1PtnWd
— Dan Snow (@thehistoryguy) June 16, 2022
Furthermore, archaeologists found proof that our ancestors cared about personal hygiene, unearthing a form of a kit for removing wax from the ear.Catch us on @BBCBreakfast this morning where @thehistoryguy will be discussing what HS2 #archaeologists have discovered when uncovering an Anglo-Saxon burial site in Wendover, Buckinghamshire. pic.twitter.com/3vRwHMOfED
— HS2 Ltd (@HS2ltd) June 16, 2022