guy Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 (edited) Another interesting find: Quote A cluster of decapitated bodies discovered at a burial site were probably from victims of Roman military executions, archaeologists have said. Several were kneeling when they were struck from behind with a sword. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-57189875 Edited October 11, 2021 by guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy Posted May 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 (edited) “ an "exceptionally high' number which experts think were the result of judicial executions. Quote The Cambridge Archaeological Unit (CAU) found 52 burials when excavating Knobb's Farm in Somersham, of which 13 were buried face down.The heads of many of the decapitated bodies were placed at their feet and some were kneeling when they died.” https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/31/europe/decapitated-roman-remains-scn-scli-intl/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_latest+(RSS%3A+CNN+-+Most+Recent) Edited October 11, 2021 by guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.