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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Keys

Archaeologists reveal evidence of British festival held 6,500 years ago

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Archaeologists have discovered evidence which may shed new light on the distant origins of British identity - at an ancient festival site.

It’s long been known that the word Britain is derived from a Celtic word (Pritani), meaning “the painted ones” - almost certainly reflecting a prehistoric predilection for body-painting.

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