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Archaeologists recently announced the discovery of the skeleton Colonial Williamsburg – But the skeleton was not due to the revolutionary war.
The body was found, according to the Associated Press. (See the video at the top of this article.)
Near the building, archaeologists were surprised when they discovered the eye sockets of a human skull, as well as four human skeletons and three amputated legs.
The nation’s second-oldest university reports that “really neat” archaeology is based on its basis
Rather than returning to colonial America, the four skeletons date back to Civil War era. According to local historians, the soldiers died in 1862 at the Battle of Williamsburg while fighting for the Alliance.
The skeleton was found with his arms crossed. Interestingly, they were not buried in uniforms – rather, they were discovered in more comfortable clothes, and archaeologists were discovered Buttons and trouser buckle.
According to local historians, the skeletons of four Confederate soldiers from the Battle of Williamsburg in 1862 were discovered in colonial Williamsburg. (Getty Images; AP Photo/Allen G. Breed)
The graves lined up east and west, with heads at the western end, and feet in the East End were generally Christian-related burial traditions.
Since its discovery, historians have decided that Makeshift hospital He underwent surgery nearby to treat injured Confederate soldiers.
The body was found in 2023, Colonial Williamsburg Authorities did not announce the discoveries until this month.
Archaeologists are working to identify soldiers whose identity is unknown.
“Everyone deserves the dignity of death, and not what they are stored in drawers in the lab.”
Researchers narrowed down the identities of four men who served in regiments in Alabama, Louisiana, South Carolina and Virginia, but have withheld names until confirmation.
Jack Gary, Colonial Williamsburg Executive Director of ArchaeologyThe discovery came together when it found a list of hospital patients in the archives.
The church once stood near the gunpowder magazine where Confederate soldiers were once found. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed)
“That’s the key,” Gary pointed out.
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“If these men were found in the tombs of the masses on the battlefield and there was no other information, we probably wouldn’t have tried. [identify them]. ”
The Battle of Williamsburg took place on May 5, 1862 and is considered a decisive battle. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed)
Last week, the body was reintervened at a local burial site where other Confederate soldiers were buried.
“Everyone deserves the dignity of death, and not what they’re stored in drawers in the lab,” Gary said.
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The Civil War has been thoroughly studied for over 160 years, but new discoveries are still being made.
Last spring, a Cannonball from the Civil War era It was found in the backyard of a Virginia home.
The skeleton, which sheds light on the history of the civil war, was discovered when it was excavated in colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. (Colonial Williamsburg Foundation via the AP)
A long forgotten map that sheds light on the bloody aftermath several years ago The Battle of Anti-Tam It has been revealed.
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The Associated Press contributed to the reporting.
