Ancient cemetery discovered at UK Spaceport site in Shetland Islands
The archaeological findings include pits, large boulders, and burnt bones, all pointing toward the existence of a ritual cremation cemetery.
An ancient cemetery dating back thousands of year was discovered at the SaxaVord complex in the Shetland Islands, where the UK's first vertical rocket launch is planned to take place later this year, according to a Friday report by Sky News.
During groundworks at the site, remnants of the cemetery were uncovered, shedding light on the region's enigmatic Bronze Age past.
The archaeological findings include pits, large boulders, and burnt bones, all pointing toward the existence of a ritual cremation cemetery.
Additionally, the presence of white quartz, often associated with burial tombs and rock artwork, has further substantiated the hypothesis of its ceremonial nature. Experts estimate that the cemetery dates back to the early Bronze Age, approximately from 2200 to 1800 BCE.
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