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Roman-era 'frog feast' near Cambridge was the work of owls, bone analysis suggests

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Archaeological evidence from an Iron Age/Roman gully near Cambridge indicates that over 9,000 frog bones were recovered around 1,800 years ago. Initial speculation regarding the origin of these remains included a Roman frog feast or a ritual, but bone analysis now suggests the remains were likely the skeletal aftermath of a ritual. The study provides a snapshot of this ancient event, though the specific nature of the ritual remains uncertain.

Key points

• Over 9,000 frog bones were recovered from an Iron Age/Roman gully near Cambridge around 1,800 years ago.
• Bone analysis indicates the remains were likely the skeletal aftermath of a ritual rather than a feast.

Context

This study examines a significant archaeological find near Cambridge, England, where a large quantity of frog bones was discovered in an Iron Age/Roman gully. The discovery sparked initial speculation about whether the bones belonged to a Roman frog feast or a ritual, but new analysis points toward a ritual origin.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single gully discovery near Cambridge. The specific ritual nature of the event is uncertain, and the study does not provide details on the participants, location, or broader historical context.

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