A 7000-6000 year old burial of a young woman (aged around 20 when she died) and her newborn baby from Vedbaek, Denmark. By her head were 200 red deer teeth, and the child is cradled in the wing of a swan with a flint knife at its hip. It’s thought the pair died together in childbirth
This picture takes us back in time to the prehistoric era of Denmark, specifically the Mesolithic period. The image showcases the skeletons of a woman and a child discovered at Bogebakken, offering a poignant glimpse into their lives and deaths thousands of years ago.
Site Name: Vedbæk mesolithic cemetery Alternative Name: Vedbaek burial, Bøgebakken archaeological site
Country: Denmark County: Hovedstaden Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Nearest Village: Vedbæk
Latitude: 55.852000N Longitude: 12.560540E
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