There were thought to be only 40 graves, but excavations in 2018 uncovered three times that number, potentially more than 200. The acidic terrain that hindered traditional conservation did not erase the history of the site. The 6,500-year-old cemetery, located near the Arctic Circle, attracts the attention of researchers with its grave-like pits and red ocher, a Neolithic ritual dye.
Although the purpose of the site remains unclear, the idea of a large cemetery near the Arctic Circle is changing the way we think about prehistory. As their research continues, the team expects to uncover new mysteries, including possible hearths and fossilized remains that may provide further clues about Stone Age society.
Source: Ferra
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