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Examining the skeleton of a man with shackled legs, archaeologists reveal this fact

Framework illustration. (pixabay/makamuki0)

Hitekno.com – Recently, archaeologist find a framework man in an unusual form. After being found and researched, archaeologists then uncover surprising facts from the discovery of this unusual skeleton.


When found, archaeologists were surprised by the ankles of this man’s skeleton which appeared to be shackled with iron sets similar to today’s handcuffs.


Reporting from Live Science, after researching, archaeologists concluded that this man was a slave who became a victim of the dominating power at that time.


Not only did he have an unusual shape with iron sets shackled to his legs, this slave figure also seemed to have an unusual position with his arms raised.


It is strongly suspected that before he finally died, this man was thrown or thrown into a ditch and not properly buried. The discovery of this one is definitely a new thing for archaeologists.


Skeleton of man with shackled legs. (MOLA)


Archaeologists say that this male skeleton is the first discovery with shackles at his feet during Roman English times. Previously, the skeleton of this man was found by a worker in the construction of the village of Great Casterton.


Research reveals that the skeleton of this man probably dates from 226 to 427 AD. During his lifetime, this slave is strongly suspected of experiencing physical violence to cause traumatic events.


Looking at the time of the Roman Empire, the practice of slavery was commonplace. However, the discovery of a skeleton with shackles on the legs is clearly a rare thing to date.


Until now, archaeologists continue to carry out further research in order to fully understand the cause of the death of this man with shackled legs.



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