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Ladybbird · 02-12-23, 07:11

1,000Yr Old Skeleton of Woman With Emptied-Out Skull Buried Next to Husband

Archaeologists in Germany made the surprising discovery as part of ongoing excavations near a 1,000-year-old former royal palace in Germany

BBC 2 DEC 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through the past as we delve into the fascinating discovery of a woman buried alongside her husband for over 1,000 years.

Archaeologists have discovered a hollowed out skull among the remains of a man and a woman buried in Germany. An apparent noblewoman who was buried next to her husband some 1,000 years ago, had the top of her skull missing

During their ongoing excavations near a 1,000-year-old former royal palace built by Roman Emperor Otto the Great in Hefta, Saxony-Anhalt, archaeologists unearthed two skeletons who were "possibly a married couple" according to Oliver Dietrich, an archaeologist with the German Archaeological Institute in Berlin.

German news outlet Bild reported that the woman was slightly shorter than the man at 5ft 1in.

Researchers were surprised to realise that her skeleton was missing facial bones. Further analysis, however, revealed that her skull had not been scooped out but was instead damaged post-mortem due to her grave being shallowly dug directly beneath the soil layer.

Speaking to Live Science, Felix Biermann, an archaeology professor at the University of Szczecin in Poland, explained:

"The womans' skill was damaged by subsequent disturbances to the grave, for example by [a] plow or perhaps also by small animals that have built their burrows in the grave. So, there is nothing spectacular about it".

The man may have been a noble figure at the time of his passing, as indicated by his being buried with an assortment of grave goods including a knife, belt set, and the iron tip of a staff. "We conclude that this man lived in the 9th century A.D and was an official in the Frankish castle or hillfort that existed there at the time," Biermann commented. "As he had no weapons with him, he was probably more official than a warrior."

Join us as we explore the theories behind this intriguing practice, believed to be part of an Anglo-Saxon funeral ritual aimed at easing the deceased's soul into the afterlife. We'll also investigate the woman's high-status position and the significance of her enduring bond with her husband, even after his death.

This remarkable discovery sheds valuable light on Anglo-Saxon cultural practices and beliefs, illuminating their reverence for marriage and kinship ties. It's a testament to the power of archaeology to unveil the secrets of the past and provide a glimpse into the lives of those who came before us.

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Ladybbird Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 47,656 Thanks: 27,646 Thanked 14,458 Times in 10,262 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	1,000Yr Old Skeleton of Woman With Emptied-Out Skull Buried Next to Husband 1,000Yr Old Skeleton of Woman With Emptied-Out Skull Buried Next to Husband Archaeologists in Germany made the surprising discovery as part of ongoing excavations near a 1,000-year-old former royal palace in Germany BBC 2 DEC 2023 Embark on a captivating journey through the past as we delve into the fascinating discovery of a woman buried alongside her husband for over 1,000 years. Archaeologists have discovered a hollowed out skull among the remains of a man and a woman buried in Germany. An apparent noblewoman who was buried next to her husband some 1,000 years ago, had the top of her skull missing During their ongoing excavations near a 1,000-year-old former royal palace built by Roman Emperor Otto the Great in Hefta, Saxony-Anhalt, archaeologists unearthed two skeletons who were "possibly a married couple" according to Oliver Dietrich, an archaeologist with the German Archaeological Institute in Berlin. German news outlet Bild reported that the woman was slightly shorter than the man at 5ft 1in. Researchers were surprised to realise that her skeleton was missing facial bones. Further analysis, however, revealed that her skull had not been scooped out but was instead damaged post-mortem due to her grave being shallowly dug directly beneath the soil layer. Speaking to Live Science, Felix Biermann, an archaeology professor at the University of Szczecin in Poland, explained: "The womans' skill was damaged by subsequent disturbances to the grave, for example by [a] plow or perhaps also by small animals that have built their burrows in the grave. So, there is nothing spectacular about it". The man may have been a noble figure at the time of his passing, as indicated by his being buried with an assortment of grave goods including a knife, belt set, and the iron tip of a staff. "We conclude that this man lived in the 9th century A.D and was an official in the Frankish castle or hillfort that existed there at the time," Biermann commented. "As he had no weapons with him, he was probably more official than a warrior." Join us as we explore the theories behind this intriguing practice, believed to be part of an Anglo-Saxon funeral ritual aimed at easing the deceased's soul into the afterlife. We'll also investigate the woman's high-status position and the significance of her enduring bond with her husband, even after his death. This remarkable discovery sheds valuable light on Anglo-Saxon cultural practices and beliefs, illuminating their reverence for marriage and kinship ties. It's a testament to the power of archaeology to unveil the secrets of the past and provide a glimpse into the lives of those who came before us. Anglo-Saxon burial, hollowed-out face, archaeological discovery, funeral rituals, Anglo-Saxon culture, marriage and kinship, archaeology history, Anglo-Saxons, ancient burial practices RELATED: Wife Face Hollowed Out in 1,000-Year-Old Burial: — Historians Aren't Sure Why

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