Archaeologists have found an ancient comb made from a human skull in the Iron Age
A fragment of a comb made during the Iron Age (750 BC – 43 AD) has been found in England while working on the construction of a motorway in Bar Hill. The discovery was made back in 2018, but only now the findings have been published. They are presented on the MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology) website.
At first sight, the accessory does not differ from other similar items of that era. However, this is not the case. It turns out that the comb is made from human skull bone and was never used as a household item – there are no signs of wear and tear on its prongs.
Scientists determined that a hole had been made in the artefact. The object was probably attached to clothing. Archaeologists believe the comb was worn as an amulet. The amulet was created from the remains of an important person who was honoured even after his death.
This is the third such artefact in Britain. Two others were also discovered near Bar Hill – one of which was dug up in the 1970s and the other in the 2000s. Scientists believe the finds may be evidence of an Iron Age tradition unique to the region.
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