Ancient warrior skeletons found in 4,500-year-old cemetery: A major archaeological breakthrough

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): A remarkable discovery has been made in Germany during the construction of a new powerline in Förderstedt, over 100 miles from Berlin where a ten-grave cemetery dating back 4,500 years was uncovered. So far three graves have been discovered, all in excellent condition and their unique burial positions have provided insight into the culture to which they belonged. The graves belong to the Bell Beaker Culture an ancient people known for their distinctive pottery. The burial method was specific: women were placed on their right side with their heads facing south and men on their left side with their heads facing north. A common burial mound covered all three graves, according to Susane Friederich the project leader from the State Office for Heritage Preservation and Archaeology of Saxony-Anhalt.

One of the graves contained a skeleton identified as a warrior or hunter with a stone wrist guard found in the grave suggesting that the individual used a bow and arrow. Another grave contained two arrowheads near the back of the deceased, along with a soil discoloration that could indicate the remains of an organic quiver. "Evidence for organic objects such as the possible quiver discovered here are very rare," said Friederich, emphasizing the significance of this find. The third grave was simpler containing just a jar likely used to store food items. Excavations are ongoing with plans to excavate the remaining graves and relocate them to a laboratory for further study. This discovery offers a glimpse into the past, providing essential clues about the Bell Beaker Culture which once inhabited western and central Europe thousands of years ago. The archaeological team hopes that further analysis will yield even more information about these ancient people.