Unearthed ‘princely grave’ offers new insights into Iron Age customs

16 Jun 2026 • 4:45 PM MYT
The Independent
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Unearthed ‘princely grave’ offers new insights into Iron Age customs

  • Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a Celtic warrior, along with fragments of his chariot, weapons, and gold, at a "princely grave" near Bad Camberg, Germany.
  • The discovery, made during the construction of a solar park, dates back 2,400 years to the Iron Age.
  • The buried artefacts, including gold jewellery and a bronze jug, suggest the individual belonged to the highest levels of Germany’s Iron Age Celtic society.
  • Researchers describe it as a rare chariot burial, marking the only known presence of a local Celtic elite to date in the region.
  • The find offers new insights into social elites, craftsmanship, and burial customs of the period, drawing comparisons to the prominent Celtic Prince of Glauberg.

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