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On 8 May 1950, peat cutters Viggo and Emil Hojgaard discovered a corpse in the peat layer of the Bjældskovdal peat bog, 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) west of Silkeborg, Denmark, which appeared so fresh that they at first believed they had discovered a recent murder victim. The Tollund Man lay 60 meters (200 ft) away from firm ground, buried under 2.5 meters (8 ft 2 in) of peat, his body arranged in a fetal position. He wore a pointed skin cap of sheepskin and wool, fastened under his chin by a hide thong, and a smooth hide belt around his waist. Additionally, a noose made of plaited animal hide was drawn tight around his neck and trailed down his back. Other than these, the body was naked. His hair was cropped so short as to be almost entirely hidden by his cap. There was short stubble (1 mm (0.039 in) in length) on his chin and upper lip, suggesting that he was usually clean-shaven, but had not shaved on the day of his death. The Tollund Man was approximately 2000 years old. The Tollund Man's last meal consisted of porridge with barley, flax, wild weed seeds, and some fish.
The Mummy Of A Man Who Was Sacrificed 24 Centuries Ago
On 8 May 1950, peat cutters Viggo and Emil Hojgaard discovered a corpse in the peat layer of the Bjældskovdal peat bog, 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) west of Silkeborg, Denmark, which appeared so fresh that they at first believed they had discovered a recent murder victim. The Tollund Man lay 60 meters (200 ft) away from firm ground, buried under 2.5 meters (8 ft 2 in) of peat, his body arranged in a fetal position. He wore a pointed skin cap of sheepskin and wool, fastened under his chin by a hide thong, and a smooth hide belt around his waist. Additionally, a noose made of plaited animal hide was drawn tight around his neck and trailed down his back. Other than these, the body was naked. His hair was cropped so short as to be almost entirely hidden by his cap. There was short stubble (1 mm (0.039 in) in length) on his chin and upper lip, suggesting that he was usually clean-shaven, but had not shaved on the day of his death. The Tollund Man was approximately 2000 years old. The Tollund Man's last meal consisted of porridge with barley, flax, wild weed seeds, and some fish.