A historically significant new discovery has been made in the United Kingdom. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
Archaeologists found 317 human skeletons during excavations at the site of the former Debenhams department store in the city of Gloucester. This information was provided by Popular Mechanics.
Currently, archaeological research was conducted because a new campus belonging to the University of Gloucester is being built in this area. The excavations were carried out by the Cotswold Archaeology organization.
Previously, more than 80 graves dating back to the Roman era were discovered here. According to scientists, most of the discovered remains belong to the medieval period.
Alongside them, tobacco pipes, fragments of wine bottles, and various household items were also found. This indicates that the area was actively inhabited during the late Middle Ages.
Preliminary tooth analyses proved that sugar consumption was high among people of that time. This information provides new insights into medieval life and dietary habits.
According to project leader Cliff Bateman, the Gloucester area has great historical wealth and new discoveries are made every time. In September, a special exhibition of items found at the new campus is planned, but human remains will not be displayed.
This discovery is considered an important event enriching British history. Scientists emphasize that many more secrets may be revealed in the future.
