Project HADSPEN 2020: Archaeological Discovery: Unveiling the Past in 3D.

Archaeological Discovery: Unveiling the Past
Introduction
The Archeological team embarked on an extraordinary journey in the heart of ancient lands, where whispers of forgotten civilizations echo through time. The commission tasked us with unraveling the mysteries concealed beneath the earth-a task that would blend cutting-edge technology with the reverence of a historian.
The Site: Area 5 and Beyond
Within the enigmatic confines of Area 5, we delved into the soil, unearthing remnants of lives long past. Human bone fragments, weathered by centuries, emerged from 33 distinct contexts. Among these, 20 contexts revealed in situ burial remains-an intimate connection to those who once walked these lands.
The site held secrets-two or three coffined burials whispered tales of honour and ritual. And then there were the pit burials, their origins shrouded in the mists of time. These skeletal elements, once entombed, now lie exposed, telling stories of lives lived and lost.
Temporal Threads: Iron Age and Romano-British
Our journey through time was guided by direct dating evidence. Two pit burials, their earthly slumber disrupted, placed us squarely in the mid- to late Iron Age. A third, similar in form, likely echoed the same ancient era. But the plot thickened-the adult inhumation burials spoke of a different chapter. Two graves confidently whispered of the Romano-British period; their occupants were eternally bound to that epoch.
Yet, the assemblage defied easy categorization. Evidence from other funerary deposits hinted at a broader canvas-a tapestry woven across the Iron Age and Romano-British divide. Like time travelers, the bones bore witness to transitions, migrations, and the ebb and flow of civilizations.
The MNI: Echoes of Lives
Within this cryptic assemblage, we counted 27 individuals. Their stories are etched in calcium phosphate. Among them, neonates-fragile and fleeting-comprised a significant portion. Two young infants, their futures truncated, and an older subadult male stood as a testament to the circle of life and mortality.
And then, the adults-seven souls, their ages etched in bone. Here, the unexpected unfolded. An unusually high proportion-57%-dwelled in the realm of older adulthood, surpassing the age of 45 years. Gender knew no bias; men and women alike contributed to this silent chorus of the past.
Preserving the Echoes
As the ancient remains were meticulously scanned, sculpted, and rendered, we felt the weight of our responsibility. Our tools-3D scanning, photogrammetry, and 3D printing-wove a bridge across millennia. Fragile bones became digital twins, preserved for eternity. The once-buried past now stood before us, waiting to be shared.
In this portfolio, we honor the whispers of the past. Each fragment and curve tell a story-a testament to humanity's resilience. Join us as we breathe life into the shadows, bridging epochs and inviting you to witness the echoes of lives long gone.
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