Monumental 6000-Year-Old Long Barrow Unearthed in England
Excavations have begun at a 6,000-year-old long barrow found northeast of Cirencester in the Cotswolds, England. The prehistoric burial monument was created by some of the first farmers in the area.
According to Heritage Daily, the summer 2016 dig led by archaeologists at Bournemouth University is the first real excavation at the site – even though the long barrow was found about ten years ago. It measures 60 meters (196.9 ft.) long by 15 meters (49.2 ft.) wide.
Aerial shot of students at the long barrow excavation site. (Bournemouth University)
During the recent excavations, the team of 80 students, graduates, and archaeologists were working to identify the structure’s stonework and possible burial chamber locations. Perhaps unsurprisingly, they found that the structure was made up of soil and stone.
A Bournemouth University press release says that “Traditionally, up to 50 men, women and children were buried in such monuments over a period of several centuries.” However, as things are still in the early stages at the site, there are no details provided on any human remains found there to date.
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Source: http://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/monumental-6000-year-old-long-barrow-unearthed-england-006750
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