Posted on 09/15/2013 2:05:53 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
The remains of what it is thought could be a member of early Pictish royalty have been discovered during an archaeological dig in Aberdeenshire.
The discovery at Rhynie was made by teams from the universities of Aberdeen and Chester.
The remains were found in a carefully made sandstone grave, which the experts believe suggests the person was of high status.
It is the first time remains of a body have been uncovered at the site.
Project leader Dr Gordon Noble, of the University of Aberdeen, said: "We found elements of the legs, pelvis and jaw bone which we recovered and are now analysing in the lab.
"It's extremely rare to find any human remains from this era in the north east of Scotland as the soil in this part of the world is so acidic.
"One of the graves had been carefully made from split sandstone slabs to create a cist and the stone lining and collapsed capstones helped to preserve skeletal material.
"Unlike Anglo-Saxon areas to the south, the tradition in Scotland was largely for unfurnished burial so we didn't expect to find rich grave assemblages."
(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.co.uk ...
“I’ve never been able to figure out the difference between Picts and Celts.”
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070408040758AABAdob
There is that, :)
THIS THREAD IS USELESS WITHOUT PICTS!
My kind of humor, Charles Henrickson!
Thanks!
Now it seems I have a lot more reading to do...
I hate to burst your bubble but kilts were invented in the 18th century by an Englishman for use by the men in his manufacturing plant.
The Picts were larger, lankier people who inhabited the northeastern area of Scotland. The Celts were on the western side of the island, and into the outer islands, down into what is now Wales.
If you run into men bearing the last name of “Kerr” who are > 6’6”, you’re probably looking at the remains of the Pictish genetics in Scotland.
If that is my Greatgrandmother, I am going to be a pissed Pict.
You keep picting at these people and they’re going to strike back!
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