Posted on 03/07/2011 4:19:58 AM PST by decimon
He has lain underground for 2,000 years, loyally doing his duty.
But now, archaeologists have unearthed the skeleton of what is believed to be Britain’s oldest guard dog, which was sacrificed to protect a hoard of buried treasure.
The skeleton of the dog, which is about the same size as a retriever or Alsatian, was discovered at the site of one of Britain’s most important Iron Age excavations.
t is believed an ancient tribe, the Corieltauvi, who lived in Britain before the Roman conquest, killed then buried the dog between AD1 and AD50 so its spirit could protect the stockpile.
The find suggests that man’s best friend has long been regarded as a protector and guardian.
The dog’s skeleton will now go on display at a museum along with the treasure - and will be positioned in a glass case at the entrance of the exhibit so it can continue to stand guard.
The dog was discovered in a pit on the Hallaton Treasure site, near Market Harborough, Leicestershire, which became Britain's largest find of Iron Age coins when it was excavated in 2000.
Five thousand gold and silver coins, as well as an ornately-decorated Roman parade helmet, were unearthed in what is regarded as one of the most important Iron Age excavations.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
Ping
The dog spirit must have gone to lunch when the scientists found the treasure.
Dog didn’t do a very good job.
Fidonaeus! Here boy, that’s a good dog.
The dog did fine. After all, the Romans didn’t get it!
Doggie ping!
Let's see how well you're doing your job 2,000 years from now....
“If you chew up one more pot of woad, I’m going to tie you down and beat you to death!”
LOL!
I’d say that he did do his job. The treasure will be on exhibit, and he’ll still be guarding it.
lol
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Thank you Joe, this was interesting.
Roh-roh. Rye’d rey rain re rin ris role?
That early Brit was a prepper!!!
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