Hey there! So, guess what? Some super cool archaeologists have made an amazing discovery near Stonehenge, and it’s not just any old discovery—it’s a vast cemetery of ancient burial mounds! How crazy is that?

These burial mounds, also called barrows, were built a loooong time ago during the Bronze Age, which was like 4,400 years ago! That’s even older than your great-great-great-great-great-grandparents! These mounds were found near a place called Harnham, not too far—just 10 miles (16 kilometers)—from Stonehenge. Can you imagine digging up dirt and finding something so old and fascinating?

Now, here’s something curious: these barrows were built around the same time as some of the central stages of Stonehenge. That means people back then were pretty busy with their construction projects! Maybe they were trying to outdo each other with who could build the biggest and coolest things. Who knows?

Ancient Discoveries

• But here’s the interesting thing—there’s no evidence that these burial mounds were directly related to Stonehenge. It’s like they were just hanging out nearby, minding their own business. Although, many archaeologists think that Stonehenge was also a burial ground, just like this new cemetery they found.
• So, these burial mounds come in all sorts of sizes. Some are as small as your classroom, while others are as big as a whole football field! Can you imagine playing hide-and-seek around those mounds? It would be like a giant maze!
• The archaeologists were super busy digging and exploring. They found nine other burials and even discovered some cool artifacts. One of the mounds had a ditch around it, and guess what they found in there? Skeletons of grown-ups and kids! That means it was a really important burial site.
• Oh, and they also found some really special antlers from red deer. Back in the old days, those antlers were super valuable because people used them to make tools, like pins and combs. They’re going to check if those antlers were actually used for tools or if they were just worn out from all the deer scratching their heads.
• The archaeologists also found some pottery drinking vessels called “beakers.” I bet those were used to have some tasty drinks back in the Bronze Age. And get this—they even found traces of an Iron Age cultivation area, which means people were growing things like grains and veggies right there!
• Oh, did we mention they discovered evidence of a Saxon building? That means people from a really, really, really long time ago lived and built things on that same spot. It’s like a big history sandwich with layers upon layers of cool stuff!
• So, next time you pass by Stonehenge or hear about ancient burial mounds, remember that there’s a whole world of fascinating secrets hidden beneath our feet. Who knows what else those amazing archaeologists will uncover? Keep your eyes peeled, my curious friend!

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