Time Team
Britain’s Bronze Age Mummies - Low Hauxley, Northumberland, England
E60 Mar 2, 2014 47m
It's a race against time to excavate an ancient burial mound in Northumberland before it is lost forever through coastal erosion.
In this episode, archaeologists uncover remarkably preserved human remains that challenge everything we thought we knew about prehistoric burial practices. Through excavation, scientific analysis, and expert insight, the team explores how these mummies were created, why they were preserved, and what they reveal about Bronze Age beliefs, rituals, and daily life.
Packed with fascinating discoveries, cutting-edge archaeology, and classic Time Team teamwork, this special episode offers a rare glimpse into the lives and deaths of Britain’s ancient past.
In this episode, archaeologists uncover remarkably preserved human remains that challenge everything we thought we knew about prehistoric burial practices. Through excavation, scientific analysis, and expert insight, the team explores how these mummies were created, why they were preserved, and what they reveal about Bronze Age beliefs, rituals, and daily life.
Packed with fascinating discoveries, cutting-edge archaeology, and classic Time Team teamwork, this special episode offers a rare glimpse into the lives and deaths of Britain’s ancient past.
