An archaeological dig in the Cambridgeshire Fens in England has discovered a prehistoric settlement from the Bronze Age some 3000 years ago. The site is called Must Farm. <br /><br />Here, stones in the eastern area of the excavation are grouped around a palisade. It's a rather dense area of archeology with animal bone, timber debris and pot shards present.
An archaeological dig in the Cambridgeshire Fens in England has discovered a prehistoric settlement from the Bronze Age some 3000 years ago. The site is called Must Farm.

Here, stones in the eastern area of the excavation are grouped around a palisade. It's a rather dense area of archeology with animal bone, timber debris and pot shards present.
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In the last 10 months, the excavation has yielded pottery, textiles, metal work and ancient timbers -- like the exposed charred timbers seen among archeologists working in the central area of the site.
In the last 10 months, the excavation has yielded pottery, textiles, metal work and ancient timbers -- like the exposed charred timbers seen among archeologists working in the central area of the site.
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A Wilburton-type sword is seen with rivets and fragments of lead pommel.
A Wilburton-type sword is seen with rivets and fragments of lead pommel.
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Weft twining, made from flax, is a material rarely found in such good condition from the period. It's considered a finding of international importance.
Weft twining, made from flax, is a material rarely found in such good condition from the period. It's considered a finding of international importance.
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An artist's impression illustrates the layout of the original settlement.
An artist's impression illustrates the layout of the original settlement.
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A preserved Bronze-age sickle placed in protective material.
A preserved Bronze-age sickle placed in protective material.
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The weaving process has been incredibly preserved, as can be seen with this bobbin.
The weaving process has been incredibly preserved, as can be seen with this bobbin.
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This bronze spear head was discovered with part of its shaft intact.
This bronze spear head was discovered with part of its shaft intact.
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The consistent design of these small clay pots suggests they were made by the same potter.
The consistent design of these small clay pots suggests they were made by the same potter.
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This deer antler is still attached to part of the skull, indicating that it wasn't shed naturally.
This deer antler is still attached to part of the skull, indicating that it wasn't shed naturally.
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