Prince buried with horse: Archaeologists find a 1,400-year-old grave mystery while digging at UK nuclear site

Archaeologists unearthed a rare Anglo-Saxon "princely" burial near Sizewell C, featuring a harnessed horse and two individuals. Dating to the 6th-7th centuries, the discovery, marked by "sand skeletons" due to acidic soil, offers insights into early medieval power and beliefs. This elite site is comparable to Sutton Hoo and Snape.

Prince buried with horse: Archaeologists find a 1,400-year-old grave mystery while digging at UK nuclear site
Archaeologists unearthed a rare Anglo-Saxon "princely" burial near Sizewell C, featuring a harnessed horse and two individuals. Dating to the 6th-7th centuries, the discovery, marked by "sand skeletons" due to acidic soil, offers insights into early medieval power and beliefs. This elite site is comparable to Sutton Hoo and Snape.