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Theo Farrant

Mysterious medieval cemetery near Cardiff Airport reveals secrets of women, wealth, and odd burials

Discovered last year near Cardiff Airport in Wales, a rare 6th or 7th-century site revealed dozens of skeletons in unusual positions alongside several surprising artefacts - leaving archaeologists scratching their heads.

Now, recent findings deepen the mystery as research shows most of those buried were women, with their bones showing signs of manual labour, yet also evidence of wealth and luxury.

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