Pirates of the 16th century buried under the school yard

Archaeologists believe the man suspected of piracy was executed under the gallows to warn his accomplices.

According to The Guardian, skeletons discovered beneath the primary school playground in England may belong to a 16th century pirate. Edinburgh council members found the skeleton last year while in progress. survey to expand Victoria's elementary school campus.

The restored face of a man suspected of piracy.(Photo: PA).

After using the carbon isotope to date the skeleton, AOC Archaeological scientists worked with the restoration specialist Hayley Fisher to recreate the face of the man in his 50s. pirate profession.

Victoria is the oldest elementary school in Edinburgh, located near Newhaven harbor, where there is an antique hanger next to the shipyard 600 years ago. According to the research team, the man was executed for committing a piracy or another crime. Crime of the criminal is buried in an unnamed grave. The status of the skeleton as well as the burial location near the sea and gallows indicated the man was killed to warn other pirates.

"For the students, it is important to find skeletons in the playground. The archaeological team will hold a special lesson on how they use science to study the skeleton and this is Good learning for children, Laura Thompson, a teacher at Victoria Elementary School, shared.