Discovered Merovingian stone rock dating back to 1,400 years in France
A stone dating back 1,400 years, containing the skeleton of an elderly woman of the Merovingian dynasty, was discovered in Cahors town, Lot province, in the south of France.
Stone age of 1,400 years, containing the newly discovered Merovingian female skeleton.(Photo: tellerreport.com).
Found within a construction site of an office building of the Lot government, this sarcophagus is a simple limestone basin that is roofed by four sides, and sealed with mortar.
According to the initial research conclusion of archaeologists, the skeleton belongs to an elderly woman with osteoarthritis, no personal belongings buried. The location is located near the church of Saint-Barthélemy, the site is said to be a monument of an ancient monastery from the 7th century. Archaeologists think that the grave is located in a place where many people pass by, that is proof Show this woman has a rather important hierarchy in society.
In-depth studies will continue to be carried out by the National Institute of Archeology, in order to better understand the people of the Merovingian dynasty, which flourished in Western Europe from the 5th to the 8th century. The stone sarcophagus will be displayed at the Henri-Martin Museum in Cahors. Cahors excavations have uncovered many ceramic utensils, as well as traces of a Merovingian kitchen.
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