🏛️The Leven cemetery is possibly the largest Bronze Age cemetery ever found in Scotland.
🧱The kisseds in the cemetery provide an insight into burial practices during the Bronze Age.
💀The acidic soil in the area has destroyed many skeletal remains and grave goods.
🪨The presence of a large stone at the center of the cemetery suggests the site's importance as a sacred location.
🔍Excavation of the burial ground is a race against time due to the impending building development.
Why is the cemetery under threat?
—The cemetery is under threat due to a building development that will cover the entire field with houses.
What is a kissed burial?
—A kissed burial is a type of burial where the body or remains are placed inside a stone slab structure known as a kissed.
What challenges does the team face during excavation?
—The team faces challenges such as the acidic soil that has destroyed many skeletal remains and the limited time frame for excavation.
What have the excavations revealed so far?
—The excavations have revealed several kisseds, including one with a large stone at the center, suggesting its significance. The remains and grave goods found have been limited due to the acidic soil.
Why is the large stone at the center of the cemetery significant?
—The large stone at the center of the cemetery suggests that the site was a sacred location with cultural or religious importance.
00:00Introduction to the Leven cemetery and its archaeological significance.
04:34Excavation of the kisseds and the challenges posed by the acidic soil.
06:03Investigation of a large stone at the center of the cemetery and its potential significance.
08:10Continued excavation and analysis of the burial grounds.
10:31Discovery of empty kisseds and potential cremations.
11:31Excavation of a potentially significant kissed.
