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A rare group of bones has been discovered near an archaeological site in Scotland. most iconic landmark — and authorities aren’t sure how the bones got there.
His body was discovered at Crow Hill, near Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh. Crow Hill is a high point in Holyrood Park overlooking Lough Duddingston and the Firth of Forth.
Park rangers discovered the bones during a subsequent routine patrol. a forest fire burned According to Historic Environment Scotland (HES), part of the park was cleared in August.
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The cause of the wildfire is still under investigation. The collection was discovered over the summer, but authorities did not reveal the discovery until November.
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A collection of mixed remains was discovered near King Arthur’s throne and was formally examined by archaeologists. (Peter Summers/Getty Images, Scottish Historic Environment)
According to HES, this interesting collection of bones consists of several species, including “cows, horses, sheep, goats, and possibly cats.”
HES added: “These remains do not appear to be part of a broader feature. However, the number and diversity of bones makes this an unusual and potentially important discovery.”
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HES officials told FOX News Digital that the bones likely date from the medieval period or later, but their age has not yet been determined.
“This area is probably used for grazing“The majority of the land in Holyrood Park remains grazed in the past,” a HES spokesperson said.
“The number and diversity of bones make this an unusual and potentially important discovery.”
“But the bones different types of animals Since it is not a complete skeleton, there is no obvious or direct connection to sheep grazing. ”
Experts plan to radiocarbon date the bones, which they hope will reveal how old they are and why they were discarded.
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HES also pointed out that Crow Hill is located near a prehistoric hill fort that once surrounded the peaks of both Crow Hill and Arthur’s Seat.
Park rangers discovered the bones of a rare species at Crow Hill after the animal bones were exposed in August’s wildfires. (Scottish historic environment)
The spokesperson added that Holyrood Park is an “extremely rich archaeological landscape” and much of its history is still unknown.
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“We are continually learning about its past and the nature of what survives here,” the official added.
Bones collection adds even more. Archaeological discoveries that raise eyebrows In Scotland for the past year.
The cause of the Aug. 10 wildfire is still under investigation, officials said. (Peter Summers/Getty Images)
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