Bizarre Archaeological Finds That Still Baffle Scientists Today

The Grauballe Man

The Grauballe Man was found in a bog in Denmark around 1952. The bog remained frozen for the majority of the year, and his body was beautifully preserved. Even his hair and fingernails remained. Based on his wounds. this man was likely sacrificed to benefit the upcoming harvest. Whether that worked or not has yet to be determined. 

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