Ancient animal burial discovered in Austria
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Archaeologists in Mattersburg, Austria uncovered a collection of animal skeletons buried within the settlement itself, an unusual practice according to city and regional archaeologist Dorothea Talaa.
Normally, people dispose of animal remains outside of towns for sanitary reasons, but these animals appear to have been intentionally buried in the center of the community. Talaa believes the people who buried the animals may have been descendants of immigrants to the region.
The archaeological site in Mattersburg has revealed evidence of human activity stretching back to the sixth millennium, with remnants from every historical period. Researchers have also been excavating at the Fuchsberg hill in Müllendorf, 20 kilometers north of Mattersburg. At Fuchsberg, researchers from the University of Vienna are leading a training dig for archaeology students. Students learn excavation techniques, including how to properly clean, measure, and document their finds.
The team at Fuchsberg has unearthed pottery, bracelets, coins, and other artifacts. Current evidence suggests that Fuchsberg served as a sacred site and place of worship in ancient times.
