Moor find near Rislev

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The moor near Rislev is an Iron Age archaeological site in the parish of Rislev on the Danish island of Zealand . The excavations took place in 1941–1944.

Hundreds of animal bones were recovered from at least 29 animals and two human skeletons . Most of the animals were horses. The skull, leg and tail bones of 12 horses were found. At least seven cattle, three dogs, five sheep and three pigs had also been laid down. Except for the dog bones, all animal bones were obviously leftovers. The human bones were scattered. Dating was around 380 and 225–335 BC. They were stronger than the indigenous population of that time.

The sacrificial site was in a relatively densely populated area, which was characterized by pastures and rye cultivation. A peasant society seems to have been active here.

literature

  • Jan Bemmann, Güde Hahne: Ancient Iron Age sanctuaries in northern Europe according to the archaeological sources. In: Germanic Religious History. Sources and source problems. Supplementary volumes to the Reallexikon der Germanischen Altertumskunde. Vol. 5. Berlin 1992. pp. 29-69.

Coordinates: 55 ° 16 ′ 58.8 ″  N , 11 ° 45 ′ 0 ″  E