About The Lost Iron Age Capital Buried Under South Wales | Time Team | Odyssey
Time Team investigate Caerau Hillfort, a huge hill near Cardiff that may be immensely significant; is it the long-lost Iron Age capital of South Wales? Geophysics shows multiple circular marks, indicating several roundhouses. However Francis is initially having trouble locating these structures in the ground. But there are finds a-plenty including a rare early Iron Age cup. They are joined by Iron Age specialist Niall Sharples, who explains that a hill fort's function is primarily domestic and social, rather than military. . 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. Odyssey is part of the Little Dot Network.
The Lost Iron Age Capital Buried Under South Wales | Time Team | Odyssey is presented by Odyssey - Ancient History Documentaries. Its listed runtime is 47 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.
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- The Lost Iron Age Capital Buried Under South Wales | Time Team | Odyssey
- Category
- Mystery
- Runtime
- 47 minutes
- Language
- English
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