Sutton Who’s mysterious 1, 500-year-old Byzantine bucket held the cremated body
Archaeologists recently discovered the purpose of a mysterious 1,500-year-old bucket in one of England Most historical sites – And it wasn’t comfortable.
The National Trust has issued a statement regarding the Byzantine Bromeswell bucket discovered in Sutton Who in May.
Sutton Hoo, the site of two ancient Anglo-Saxon Cemeteries, has provided extensive knowledge of pre-Norman British history since its first excavation in 1938.
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During an excavation last summer, archaeologists unearthed a base at Bromeswell Bucket, dating back to the sixth century. Various fragments of the bucket have been discovered in past excavations, but this latest discovery has allowed researchers to do more research.
With the bass in hand, the researchers quickly went to work and analyzed the artifacts using a variety of techniques, including computed tomography. CT scan and X-ray – And they found the answer.
Archaeologists recently discovered the purpose of a 6th-century Byzantine Bromswell bucket, discovered at the site of two cemeteries, Sutton Who. (National Trust Images / David Brunetti / James Dobson)
In the pathological shift of the event, experts learn that buckets are being used, Cremated remains of important figures and their graves.
“The bones of cremated humans and animals confirmed that the discovery was used as cremation containers,” the National Trust said.
The tissue states that “cremated human bones contained fragments of the talus (ankle bone) and fragments of the skull (top of the top of the skull).”
“It’s an incredible mixture. It’s a container from the classical world of the South and contains the remains of very Germanic cremation in the very North.”
The bucket dates back to the 500s. It’s decorated In the hunting scene It depicts men armed with swords, shields, dogs and lions, and vivid pictures of past lives.
“The latest fragments include the feet, feet, the base of the shield, and even the missing faces of men,” the statement explained.
Bucket was born in the 500s from the Byzantine Empire Antioch. (National Trust Image/David Brunettei)
The bucket is thought to have come from the Byzantine Empire Antioch. Modern turkey.
The National Trust suggests that the letter form used in the design of the bucket was created in the sixth century, meaning that when we arrived at Sutton Hoo it was already 100 years old.”
Researchers also discovered “mystery objects,” which turned out to be double-sided combs made from corners. Interestingly, the object was not burned.
The National Trust said the presence of the comb suggests the Anglo-Saxons I took grooming seriouslycombs has been previously found in the burials of men and women.
“A little more romantically, Combs will also help control lice,” the statement said. “The human bones of cremation were genderless, but that’s what I want Ancient DNA It could survive with combs from the owner, and the analysis could reveal more about them. ”
Sutton Who has provided extensive knowledge since its first excavation in 1938. (Getty Images)
National Trust archaeologist Angus Wainwright said he would be a “hopeful” future study and reveal new insights into “this very special burial.”
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“I knew this bucket was a rare, respected property in the Anglo-Saxon period, but the reason why it was buried was always a mystery,” Wainwright said.
“Now we know it was used to contain the ruins of important figures in the Sutton Who community.”
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Anglo-Saxon expert Helen Galke told the National Trust that the Bromswell Bucket puzzle was “finally” resolved.
“It was always a mystery as to whether it was buried.”
“Now I know that’s the first thing These rare objects It was never used in a cremation burial,” she said.
“It’s an incredible mixture. It’s a container from the classical world of the South and contains the remains of very Germanic cremation in the very North.”
It shows depictions of burials at Sutton Who during the Anglo-Saxon period. (Getty Images)
She also said the discovery “symbolizes the strangeness” of Sutton Who, who has been captivating British history lovers for decades.
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“There will be burials of the ships and burials of the horses. Mound Burial And now, the burial of the bus bucket,” Gak observed.
“Who knows what else?”