Sensation find in the east: 3,000 -year -old offer discovered!

Sensation find in the east: 3,000 -year -old offer discovered!

Archeology in eastern Germany is currently causing great excitement. In the Salzlandkreis, impressive finds were made during the preparations for the “Suedostlink” electricity route. Archaeologists discovered a victim performance from the late Bronze Age, dated around 3,000 years ago, in Welsleben. Excavation manager Til Martens reported on the exciting details and the special location on which the remains of the victims were stored, above the Bach Sülze.

In a pit, the researchers found three skulls and a late Bronze Age vessel. This exciting discovery is part of a variety of archaeological activities as part of the large infrastructure project. Martens emphasized that the excavation work progresses quickly and not hinder the construction of the route.

astonishing finds from the Bronze Age

In addition to the offer of sacrifice, a trapezoidal death hut from the Middle Neolithic Age was discovered, which is dated to around 6,000 years. This hut, which was showered with earth after its use, is an impressive testimony to the burial culture of that time. The dead person in the dead person had a survived skull injury, which leads to further speculation about the living conditions of these people.

But that's not the only exciting excavation in the region. Numerous finds from the Bronze and Iron Age have also been made near Eichenbarleben, where the State Office for Monument Conservation and Archeology has been carrying out documentation for around 20 years. With extensive excavations, the archaeologists discovered an interesting double burial and even several grinding stones. One of the burials is particularly noteworthy because it lies under a menhir weighing above a ton of toned, decorated with frequently mentioned bowl -like depressions.

diverse settlement structures

These remarkable discoveries indicate that the area has been populated since the middle Neolithic. The close cooperation between the State Office for the Preservation of Monuments and the Cronenberg stone industry, which coordinates the archaeological work with its rock reduction, is particularly interesting. Over 500 archaeologically relevant settlement structures have already been documented on an area of ​​about 2 hectares, including pit houses that testify to a hard lifestyle.

Another unusual find comes from Saxony-Anhalt: a 4,800 year old grave that can be assigned to a high-ranked person of the ball amphoring culture. Equipped with a flint of flint and a spherical amphore, it offers insights into the funeral customs of this time. Nearby were also found four cattle, which typically served as grave goods. This shows the important role that farm animals played in funeral culture.

The archaeological activities not only indicate the cultural diversity of the region, but also offer fascinating insights into the way of life of people in iron and bronze. It remains exciting which other secrets the excavations will still ventilate. Because as it says: "The earth speaks, you just have to hear!" For all interested parties, the regular reports on the progress of archeology are a real treat.

For more information about the archaeological finds in Saxony-Anhalt you can thueringen24.de, archaeology-online.de and and [stern.de] (https://www.stern.de/panorama/wissen/archaeologie-4800-jahre-altes-grab-in-Sachsen-Anhalt-deckt-33160394.html).