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Archaeologists reveal shocking finds on the SuedOstLink route!
Archaeologists discovered important bronze offerings and burial sites in the Salzland district during construction work for the “SuedOstLink” power line.
Archaeologists reveal shocking finds on the SuedOstLink route!
There is exciting news from the world of archeology in Thuringia. Remarkable discoveries were made during the excavations for the “SuedOstLink” high-voltage power line. Loud thueringen24.de Archaeologists discovered a magnificent sacrificial offering from the late Bronze Age, which is located near Welsleben in the Salzland district. Here three skulls were placed in a pit together with a Late Bronze Age vessel - a ritual custom that was practiced around 3,000 years ago. A trapezoidal mortuary hut from the Middle Neolithic period also came to light, dating back to around 6,000 years ago.
Particularly interesting: the dead man in the hut had a surviving skull injury. These findings expand our knowledge about the burial rituals and living conditions of the time. Fortunately, the excavations are proceeding according to schedule, which is of great importance for the start of construction of the power line.
Insights into the past
But that's not all! Further archaeological investigations along the route have also shed light on the history. Clearly visible signs of grave robbery from the Bronze Age were discovered near Nauendorf in the Saale district, such as: MDR reported. Two looted graves from a tumulus that was around 3,000 years old were identified there. Project leader Susanne Friederich explained that the grave robbers proceeded gradually and deliberately. They did not completely uncover the graves, but only worked on three specific places - exactly where jewelry was expected. What is particularly exciting is the assumption that the looters may have known the deceased people and came from their community.
The investigations are initially scheduled to run until 2025 and therefore promise continued exciting insights into the history of the region. The burial mound itself has a diameter of 13 meters – an impressive dimension.
Fascination with archaeology
However, these latest discoveries are not only opening a new chapter in Thuringia. Archeology is becoming more and more lively throughout Germany. So told National Geographic of spectacular finds, such as the mummy of the so-called naked knight, which was discovered in 1794. In this case it is the knight Christian Friedrich von Kalebuz, whose body was mummified by natural conditions. The mummy still holds many secrets that need to be revealed.
As you can see, such finds are not only exciting for historians, but also for the general public, who can learn more about their own history. Whether in Thuringia or elsewhere, interest in archaeological discoveries remains high and is sure to bring many more exciting revelations.