Ancient Burial Site Unearthed Close to Regensburg
In the picturesque landscape of Bavaria, archaeologists have made significant discoveries that are shedding light on the region's rich history. These findings have been uncovered during the construction of the South-East Link power line, a project scheduled to be completed without delay.
The most notable discovery is a large, several thousand years old graveyard near Mintraching in the Regensburg district. Around 20 well-preserved human skeletons were found near the village of Sengkofen, while the burials are of a unique form known as 'hocker burials', where the deceased are positioned with bent arms and legs.
Interestingly, a double grave has been unearthed, raising many research questions about why two people were buried together. The age of the bones is yet to be determined, but it is estimated to be between 2800 and 2200 BC, corresponding to the transition from the late Stone Age to the early Bronze Age.
The source of the Altheimer type found in Mintraching is attributed to the culture known for "Hockerbestattungen" (flexed burials), which is characteristic of the region's prehistoric burial practices. Other findings include a clay oven, postholes, and settlement pits, some of which are several hundred years older than the graves.
The archaeological finds along the power line route have not been mentioned in relation to the graves discovered near Mintraching or Sengkofen. However, the area south of the Danube in Bavaria is known for its high density of archaeological finds, and these discoveries were not unexpected, as several areas were previously identified by the Bavarian State Office for the Preservation of Monuments as potential sites for archaeological discoveries.
The South-East Link power line will transport green energy from Klein Rogahn near Schwerin to a network connection point near Landshut from 2027. The power line will run for about 270 kilometers in Bavaria, entirely as an underground cable, making it a significant contribution to the transport of green energy from the north to the south.
One intriguing find that stands apart from the graves is a well, estimated to be a thousand years older than the graves discovered near Mintraching. If confirmed, the age of the well could attribute it to the Altheimer culture, making it exceptionally rare not only in southern Germany but also in European comparison.
The findings along the power line route serve as a testament to the region's rich history and the wealth of knowledge that lies buried beneath the ground. As construction continues, it is hoped that more secrets of Bavaria's past will be uncovered.
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