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Archaeological discovery: Medieval woman may have gone on a pilgrimage

Researchers reconstructed the face of a woman buried in the 12th century in Sweden.

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A rare object in her grave suggests a pilgrimage to Jerusalem or Santiago de Compostela.

This discovery sheds light on medieval religious practices in Scandinavia.

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Why it matters

Cette découverte offre un aperçu unique des pratiques religieuses et des voyages au Moyen Âge en Europe du Nord.

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