About Britain's Pompeii: The Remarkably Preserved Burnt Bronze Age Village
Archaeologists are excavating Must Farm in Cambridge, often called the "Pompeii of the Bronze Age," which offers a fascinating glimpse into life over 3,000 years ago. Discovered in 1999 near Peterborough, this exceptionally well-preserved settlement seems to have been abandoned and burned around 900 BC. Ancient causeways and beautifully crafted metalworks, such as swords and spears, reveal a vibrant community with a thriving industry and potential ritual practices. Must Farm remains a captivating testament to the sophisticated lives of Bronze Age people, offering a wealth of stories from the past. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.
Britain's Pompeii: The Remarkably Preserved Burnt Bronze Age Village is presented by Odyssey - Ancient History Documentaries. Its listed runtime is 51 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.
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- Title
- Britain's Pompeii: The Remarkably Preserved Burnt Bronze Age Village
- Category
- Culture & People
- Runtime
- 51 minutes
- Language
- English
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