Duropolis, Archaeological site in Winterborne Kingston, Great Britain.
The excavated settlement covers 32,000 square meters and contains remnants of over 150 roundhouses from the Iron Age period.
The settlement dates back to 100 BCE, predating the Roman town of Silchester by 70 years and marking a shift from Maiden Castle occupation.
The discovered burial pits contained skeletons in crouched positions with pottery bowls, food items, and meat joints intended for afterlife purposes.
The excavation site, managed by Bournemouth University, opens to visitors during scheduled community engagement and educational research days.
Researchers uncovered a ceremonial arrangement featuring combined sheep and bull skulls, indicating complex Celtic beliefs about mortality.
Location: Winterborne Kingston
GPS coordinates: 50.78000,-2.21000
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:45
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