Bog Body Found In Northern Ireland Believed To Be Sacrifice Victim

All That's Interesting·Feb 21

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A bog body has been found in Northern Ireland, with estimates suggesting it is around 2,000 to 2,500 years old. The remains are believed to be those of a potential sacrifice victim, with some reports indicating the body was decapitated. The gender of the individual is uncertain, with one outlet suggesting the body is likely female, while another reports the remains may be those of a teenager.

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