Archaeologists excavating on Île de Ré found medieval graves that shed light on connections between the Nordic regions and the Atlantic coast during the early Middle Ages. Conducted by the French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research, the findings include around 50 graves, with some exhibiting atypical burial practices and grave goods not aligned with standard medieval Christian customs. This suggests significant long-distance trade and cultural exchanges, particularly through unique artifacts present in the graves, indicating interactions that transcended regional boundaries from the late 8th to 15th centuries.
The discovery of medieval graves on Île de Ré reveals connections between the Nordic world and the Atlantic coast, highlighting long-distance trade and cultural exchanges.
Unusual burial practices and grave goods at La Flotte indicate the presence of cultural interactions during the early Middle Ages, breaking from conventional medieval Christian customs.
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