Researchers discovered an ancient tomb in the English moorlands. It dates back to the Bronze Age and reveals new details about human life from 4,000 years ago.
After an exploration period of three months, the Dartmoor National Park in southwest England witnessed archaeologists unearthing burial chambers from this area. May marked this significant discovery.
This park has notable archaeological sites from the Bronze Age besides rivers, wetlands and unusual rock formations. Because of such historical importance it was declared to be a national park in 1951.
Three massive granite rocks initially closed off the tomb, which measured nearly three feet by three feet. Charcoal found in the tomb, dated by radiocarbon, points to usage around 1800 BC, revealing some of its historical origins.
Researchers used a special all-terrain vehicle to transport the grave to a laboratory, where they will conduct further research on its magnificent details. Now, Wiltshire Conservation and Museums Advisory Service is responsible for its protection.
Cut Hill, one of Dartmoor’s highest hills at 1,978 feet, hides a secluded wetland where the tomb lies.
Jacko (the name usually given to somebody that has lost a partner) appears like this one from 2011 discovered in Whitehorse Hill Dartmoor.
The Whitehorse Hill site dates between 1730 and 1600 B.C. It contained the remains of a young adult.
Peat infuses shallow graves, which exceptionally preserves the grave goods because the low oxygen levels slow down the decaying processes. They included brown bear fur fabric and a charm with over 200 clay tin shale and amber beads on it
Preserving items underground for long periods is unusual for such pieces. This discovery of amber beads hints at trade relations with regions as distant as the Baltic.
Further meticulous studies of this newly discovered tomb at Cut Hill may yield equally fascinating information.
Through extensive analyses of the landscape, they showed that significant human activities occurred at Cut Hill during prehistoric times.
During this time, individuals had made use of this land for a variety of things such as grazing animals, showed the research. Also, the area was surround by vast woods at the time as indicated by data.
According to Ralph Fyfe, an environmental scientist at University of Plymouth UK, they inhabited an environment similar to the one they were used to.
The Cut Hill tomb, nearly twice the size of the Whitehorse Hill find, will require extended analysis. Thorough examination and preservation will be part of any artifacts discover here.
