Published 20:37 IST, October 6th 2020
Marlow Warlord's burial uncovered, could 'redraw map of post-Roman Britain'
Archaeologists have discovered a warrior burial in Berkshire that could change the historians’ understanding of southern Britain in the early Anglo-Saxon era.
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Having potential to change historians’ understanding of sourn Britain in early Anglo-Saxon era or post-Roman time, Archaeologists have discovered a warrior burial in Berkshire, UK. As per detailed research led by University of Reing's archaeology department, burial which was uncovered on a hilltop site near with commanding views over surrounding Thames valley should be a high-status warlord from 6th century . ‘Marlow Warlord’, archaeologists believe, was a “commanding, six-foot-tall man, buried alongside a range of expensive luxuries and even weapons.
se weapons included a sword in a decorated scabbard, spears, bronze and glass vessels, along with or personal accoutrements. Marlow Warlord burial remained undiscovered as well as undisturbed for over 14,00 years until 2018 when Sue and Mick Washington, two metal detectorists came across site. Dr Gabor Thomas, from University of Reing, has said that it is nature and site of pagan’s burial makes experts believe he must be a “respected leer”.
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" nature of his burial and site with views overlooking Thames suggest he was a respected leer of a local tribe and h probably been a formidable warrior in his own right" - Dr Gabor Thomas.
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Cave art in Australia
Meanwhile, in Australia, researchers have discovered an entirely new style of ancient art showing humans and nature in harmony in vast wilderness. previously undescribed ‘Maliwawa Figures’ have been found lining rthwest Arnhem Land which is a historical region in continent. From Awunbarna (Mount Borraile area) to Namunidjbuk clan state of Wellington Range, researchers have uncovered at least 87 rock shelters having similar solitary figures arranged in compositions and scenes.
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However, newly found Maliwawa Figures, as per study, are expected to date between 6,000-9,400 years of . comprehensive study on this art was put toger by scientists and local Aboriginal research partners after a detailed analysis of 572 figures from all 87 sites in continent. expansive imry stretches for 130 kilometres and each figure lays emphasis on natural world with humanity in it.
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20:37 IST, October 6th 2020