Discovered two skeletons holding hands for 700 years

New archaeologists unearthed two skeletons dating to about 700 years, lying side by side and holding hands.

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Two skeletons are buried in the same place in the state of holding hands.(Photo: ULAS)

Two skeletons are found at St Morrell church, an ancient area in Hallaton village, in Leicestershire county. The excavation area is a burial place for a male, a female, in a state placed side by side and fingers interlocked.

Results of carbon isotope analysis (carbon dating method) show that skeletons date from around the 14th century. Archaeological groups of the University of Leicester believe that the two are buried side by side with age. equivalent.

The chapel may have been a site of pilgrims. These people are buried here instead of the main church, possibly because they are guilty, sick or foreign. IB Times said that a total of 9 skeletons were excavated here for 4 years of searching and surveying.

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