Archaeologists filming “Sandi Toksvig’s Hidden Wonders” uncovered a 2,000-year-old murder mystery in Dorset, finding a teenage skeleton buried face-down, potentially indicating human sacrifice and providing insights into Iron Age British practices.
During the excavation of an Iron Age settlement in Dorset, the team, including Channel 4 host Sandi Toksvig, discovered a teenage girl’s skeleton buried face-down in a pit, likely a victim of human sacrifice. The discovery, made as part of the “Sandi Toksvig’s Hidden Wonders” series, has raised questions about the social hierarchy and rituals of the Durotriges tribe, who lived in the region before the Roman conquest.
The teenager’s burial, devoid of typical grave goods, suggests a lack of respect, possibly indicating she was enslaved or a prisoner of war. The unhealed wrist fracture and tied wrists further support the theory of deliberate execution. The archaeologists aim to determine the identity and status of the victims, offering a deeper understanding of the cultural practices of the ancient Durotriges.