Archaeologists Begin Excavating 3,000 Skeletons Near London Train Station

  • 9 years ago
Work has begun on the excavation of approximately 3 thousand skeletons from the Bedlam burial site, which was uncovered near Liverpool station during rail line building efforts.

In London, archaeologists are getting a big opportunity to learn more about what the city was like during the 1500s through the 1700s.

Work has begun on the excavation of approximately 3 thousand skeletons from the Bedlam burial site, which was uncovered near Liverpool station during rail line building efforts. 

Once removed, the remains will be studied and then reinterred at an area cemetery. 

Among the information scientists are most looking forward to gathering is that concerning the Black Death, the scourge that claimed millions of lives as it spread through Europe. 

It’s also anticipated that a significant amount of knowledge about the demography, lifestyles, and migration patterns of those who lived in London at the time will be gained. 

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