Archaeologists Discover Sacrificed Teen Girls in Ancient Dorset
Archaeologists from Bournemouth University have uncovered a 2,000-year-old skeleton of a teenage girl in Dorset, England, buried face down with tied hands and no grave goods. This discovery, along with two similar burials in the same area, challenges the perception of Celtic women's status and sheds light on the practices of the Durotriges tribe.
The girl, aged between 15 and 17, was likely a victim of human sacrifice, as suggested by her positioning and the lack of grave goods, which contrasts with the substantial grave goods found in many Celtic women's graves. This indicates a low status or outsider status for these girls. The three burials, dating back to the first century B.C.E., are part of an ongoing project focused on the Durotriges tribe. A study published in Nature in 2025 suggests the tribe was matrilocal, with men moving to live with their wives' families. Further DNA analysis may reveal more about the girls' origins, diets, and causes of death.
The discovery of these unusual burials provides valuable insights into the complex social structures and practices of the Celtic Durotriges tribe. While Celtic women were generally held in high regard, these cases suggest a darker side, where certain girls were considered disposable and subjected to human sacrifice.
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