Gruesome mystery of 2,000-year-old headless woman found in Irish bog finally uncovered by scientists

Gruesome mystery of 2,000-year-old headless woman found in Irish bog finally uncovered by scientists
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Gruesome mystery of 2,000-year-old headless woman found in Irish bog finally uncovered by scientists
Author: Sophie Warburton
Published: Feb, 23 2025 16:58

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The Ballymacombs More Woman has been hailed as "one of the most important archaeological discoveries on the island of Ireland".

The study, led by National Museums NI, has involved collaboration with organisations across the UK, Ireland and Europe, including the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), National Museums of Ireland, Queen’s University Belfast, Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, University of Copenhagen, University of Glasgow, and University of Bradford.

Niamh Baker, Curator of Archaeology at National Museums NI, said the Ballymacombs More Woman is “one of the most important archaeological discoveries on the island of Ireland”.

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