Stone Age finds in Brandenburg: 5,000-year-old graves discovered in Casekow
Archaeologists have made a sensational discovery in the Uckermark region of Brandenburg.
During excavations near the town of Casekow, they uncovered five graves dating back to the late Neolithic period, around 5,000 years ago.
The graves contained the remains of 12 individuals, including men, women, and children.
One of the graves was particularly richly furnished, containing a copper axe, a flint dagger, and a necklace made of amber beads.
The discovery is shedding new light on the life and culture of the people who lived in the region during the Stone Age.
The graves provide evidence of a complex social structure, with some individuals buried with more valuable grave goods than others.
The presence of copper and amber indicates that the people of Casekow had trade connections with other regions.
The discovery is also significant because it provides new insights into the burial practices of the late Neolithic period.
The graves were carefully constructed and the bodies were buried in a variety of positions, suggesting that there was a great deal of ritual associated with death.
The discovery of these graves is a major breakthrough for archaeologists and is sure to provide valuable new information about the Stone Age in Brandenburg.
