Stone Age graves in Casekow: sensational finds unveiled!

Stone Age graves in Casekow: sensational finds unveiled!

in the Uckermark, more precisely in Casekow, archaeologists made sensational finds! During excavations on the edge of the village, they came across over 5,000 years old skeletons, which were buried in well -preserved graves from the region's first settlers. This discovery is not only a historical stroke of luck, but also offers fascinating insights into the life of Stone Age people who lived as shepherds and farmers and left the first traces of civilization in this area.

The graves were discovered in a special stool burial, in which the deceased were buried with bent arms and legs in stone boxes. Particularly interesting: The male skeletal remains were always south of the head, while the only female skeleton was aligned in the opposite direction to the north. Anthropologist Bettina Jungklaus explains that the finds provide valuable information about the funeral rites and the life of the people of the time. Over ten graves have been exposed since August and the archaeologists are surprised at the amount and state of preservation of the bones.

archaeological sensations and modern technology

These excavations are part of the preparations for the expansion of the Berlin-Stettin railway line. But the archaeologists are not only traveling with a shovel and brush; You also use modern technology! Digital measurements create precisely 3D models of the site, and geomagnetic studies show that the stone concentrations may extend further. Excavation manager Finn Schreiber reports of exciting finds such as a stone dagger and a stone ax that were discovered in one of the graves. The archaeologists face a mystery: a stone accumulation in the form of a semicircle around the excavation site could indicate further burials that still have to be discovered.

The first bones have already been recovered and are now being scientifically examined. The first analyzes show that people had a low life expectancy 5,000 years ago, which is reflected in the worn joints and teeth. This discovery in Casekow is a remarkable step back into the past and could still reveal many secrets about the life of the region's first settlers!