The Ancient Bog Bodies

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Bog Bodies have been found in other places, but none are as well preserved as the mysterious Bog People of northwestern Europe. These bodies have given quite a bit of insight into the people of their various times, but they still hold many secrets. We can get a good glimpse of the food they ate, the weapons they used and the clothing they wore, but the reason some of them were murdered is still a matter of debate. Were they criminals? Were they victims of ritual sacrifice? We may never know.

Sources
Why are the bog bodies preserved for thousands of years?, retrieved 6/25/09, .tollundman.dk/bevaring-i-mosen.asp
Violence in the bogs, retrieved 6/25/09, archaeology.org/online/features/bog/violence1.htm
Owen, James, Murdered “Bog Men” Found with Hair Gel, Manicured Nails, retrieved 4/3/10, news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/01/0117_060117_irish_bogmen.html

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