Sandby borg

When we find pieces of the past, these have to be interpreted in their context. Not until then can the information transform into knowledge and later presented to others. Considering that large amounts of the discoveries in the fort consist of skeletons, of animals as well as humans, it is highly important that an osteologist (expert in bones) is present in the field. When a human skeleton is discovered the osteologist steps in to secure the most accurate excavation possible. When the dig is finished the osteologist cleans and analyzes the bones in the laboratory. Through a human osteological analysis information such as sex, age, body length, and possible illness and cause of death can be determined. Objects of glass and metal that are discovered during the excavations are brought in for preservation. In the laboratory the conservator digs out the fragile finds from parts of the surrounding soil and preserves objects in order to stop degrading and restore them to their former glory. Some of these results can be viewed on our page of discoveries . Together you all helped us make the dig of 2015 a reality. A big THANK YOU to all of you who helped with our Kickstarter campaign! I'm a student writing about Sandby borg. May I use material from this site for my school project? Of course, you are more than welcome to use what you find here! Please mail any commercial inquiries to our visual editor at [email protected] .