Cemetery excavated from Iron Age

- About 150 skeletons and personal belongings from the Iron Age have been found in northern England. Nearly 3,000 years after they were buried, the skeletons are still in a relatively good condition. Archaeologists speak of one of the largest and most important Iron Age finds of recent times.

The remains were found in 75 square mounds. There were jewels, weapons and 360 amber and glass beads were found, reports The Guardian.

The discovery was made by a contractor in Pocklington (Yorkshire) would build houses. That work, however, was immediately shut down, because the excavation archaeologists,, extremely important '' and,, fascinating '' and may uncover unknown history of England.

The Iron Age lasted into the current England of 800 BC until the Roman conquest in 43 AD.