"Revealing the Hidden Identity: Ancient Iron Age Warrior Unveiled as Female"

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"Revealing the Hidden Identity: Ancient Iron Age Warrior Unveiled as Female"
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A 2,000-year-old grave discovered on Bryher, one of the Scilly Isles off the coast of Britain, has been found to contain the remains of a female warrior. The burial, which included a sword and shield typically associated with male burials, as well as a mirror traditionally buried alongside women, offers insight into ancient British life. Tooth enamel analysis indicated with a 96% probability that the buried person was female. The findings suggest that women may have played an active role in military raids during the Iron Age, challenging previous assumptions about gender roles in ancient warfare.

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