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Iron Age Ritual Killing Uncovered in Dorset

Archaeologists reveal 2,000-year-old remains of young woman, suggesting a brutal human sacrifice.

  • The woman's skeleton was found face down on a crescent-shaped bed of animal bones.
  • Analysis indicates she suffered a fatal neck stab and had a rib injury weeks prior.
  • Her remains show signs of a physically demanding life, including spinal degeneration.
  • Isotope analysis suggests she was not local, possibly brought from over 20 miles away.
  • The findings offer a rare glimpse into ritual practices of Iron Age Britain.
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