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Last week’s discovery of the ancient village, buried in the fens for 3,000 years, adds to the rich array of archaeological finds across the UK Britain’s “Pompeii of the Fens” is an extraordinary window into the Bronze Age – and just one of many spectacular finds in these ancient isles. The well-preserved village near Peterborough had been hidden for 3,000 years until it was ­uncovered by archeologists . News last week of its discovery quickly prompted comparisons with the  ancient Roman ruins of Pompeii, the Sunday People reports. But, as TV archaeologist Neil Oliver says, precious ­relics of the past have been dug up plenty of times before Some are shown on these pages – and there are probably many more waiting to be found. Neil, 48, well known as a ­presenter of of BBC1 series Coast and various historical documentaries, said: “The whole landscape is a treasure trove of undiscovered stuff. Discovery: A pot found in the Bronze Age settlement “It contains everything ...

The ancient corpse of a woman buried in a hollowed-out tree in Zurich, Switzerland. Pictured are parts of her remains including her skull (top), as well as her jewellery (a blue, bottom) It’s believed the woman, who died 2,200 years ago, commanded great respect in her tribe, as she was buried in fine clothes and jewellery. Scientists say the woman was Celtic. The Iron Age Celts are known to have buried members of their tribe in “tree coffins” buried deep underground. The woman’s remains were found in the city of Zurich in 2017, according to Live Science. Bedecked in a fine woolen dress and shawl, sheepskin coat, and a necklace made of glass and amber beads, researchers believe she performed little if any hard labor while she was alive. It’s estimated she was around 40 years old when she died, with an analysis of her teeth indicating a substantial sweet tooth. Adorned in bronze bracelets and a bronze belt chain with iron clasps and pendants, this woman was not p...