Nearly 3,000 pieces of jewelry, 80 exquisitely crafted weapons and a series of other valuable artifacts were dug up from ancient tombs located in a 4,000-year-old Anglo-Saxon settlement in England.
The area where the relic was discovered is a construction site serving a housing project in Overstone Leys, Northamtonshire (UK). According to current regulations here, before any project is built, the land must be surveyed by archaeologists. What they found this time is considered by the scientific community to be a “unique” treasure.
One of the artifacts dug up from an ancient tomb – Photo: MOLA
According to Acient Origins, after the discovery, the area was taken over by the London Museum of Archeology (MOLA).
Panorama of the archaeological area – PHOTO: MOLA
Most of the artifacts are not made of gold or silver, but with their age of 4,000 years and exquisite craftsmanship, these artifacts can be even more valuable than gold. Not to mention they are only a small part of the findings. These 154 ancient tombs possessing lavish burial items are located in the middle of an ancient Anglo-Saxon settlement, with great historical and archaeological significance. The entire monument is up to 15 hectares wide.
An artifact before being restored – Photo: MOLA
The jewelry includes 150 hairpins, 15 bracelets, 75 decorative hooks used to hang jewelry on the hands, 15 belt buckles, more than 2,000 delicate beads… There are also 25 spears in the tomb. , 40 knives and 15 beautiful shields.
Surrounding the 154 tombs is a large settlement with more than 20 buildings, including 4 extremely large and lavish buildings, and the remains of 3 chariots.
Archaeologist Simon Markus from MOLA said they also unearthed many human remains in good condition, which can help provide valuable information about their health, origin, diet, and how they lived in this world. that ancient world.
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