Grim Discoveries at Saxony-Anhalt Execution Site

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Grim Discoveries at Saxony-Anhalt ********** Site

Archaeological excavations in northern Germany, have revealed fascinating insights into the penal practices of the Middle Ages and early modern *******. Led by the State Office for Monument Preservation and Archaeology of Saxony-Anhalt, the investigation of this historic ********** site on the Galgenberg ‘Gallows Hill’ near Quedlinburg has unearthed significant discoveries, including human skeletons and burial ******** dating back to the 17th century.

 

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Skeletal ******** of person found near the ********** site. (

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******* at the Gallows

The site, known historically for its gallows erected in 1662 and used until 1809, has provided evidence of numerous executions.

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states one of the most notable findings is a rare coffin burial discovered near the gallows. The skeleton, ***** on its back with folded hands and a rosary, suggests a more respectful burial, likely of a ******** victim, as those who took their own lives were typically denied burial in consecrated ground. This finding provides a rare glimpse into the treatment of suicides in the era, where societal taboos dictated their exclusion from ******* cemeteries.

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The ‘respectfully ******* person’ was possibly result of ********. (

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Another intriguing discovery is a burial weighted down with large stones, thought to be a “revenant grave.” In medieval superstition, such graves were intended to prevent the ***** from returning as vengeful spirits. The ***** of the deceased returning to haunt the living led to these precautions, a practice confirmed by this unusual burial.

In addition to these burials, archaeologists uncovered two bone pits containing ******** from individuals hanged or broken on the wheel, anther common form of ******** and ********** in medieval times. The pits show evidence of skeletal ******** placed in anatomically correct positions, possibly indicating periodic clean-up efforts by executioners.

Clothing remnants, including buttons and buckles, as well as ceramic fragments, were also discovered alongside the human ********, further detailing the life and ****** of individuals who met their end at this haunting site.

These excavations offer a deeper understanding of the region’s harsh penal history, showcasing how the ***** were treated both with superstition and pragmatism. The findings provide a powerful window into the past and a rare look at medieval and early modern ********** practices in Europe.

Top image: Human ******** found at the ********** Site in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.  Source:

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By Gary Manners

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