In Spain, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a man buried with the Roman dagger on his back. The opening was made during the construction of a solar power plant, which opens up new opportunities for studying the past of the region, writes Heritage Daily.

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This place, known as Korticho Lobato, was a fortified settlement near Almandraleho in the Spanish region of Estremadur. Traces of human activity in this place date back to the 3rd millennium BC, and traces of human activity - up to the 5th century AD.

Discovered in 2021, this territory was investigated by archaeologists from TERA S. who excavated a vast fence with three concentric walls, four downs carved in the rocks and fortress walls with a length of 550 meters with 25 defensive towers.

According to Acciona, responsible for the construction of a solar power plant, the fortress was probably elevated to protect the crop during a long drought, which seriously affected agriculture. She was left around 2450 BC. and it remained almost unoccupied until the period of the Roman Empire.

Among the finds are artifacts of the copper age, in particular, arrowheads, axes, plates, bowls and weights for a weaving machine. However, the most important find was the remains of a man, buried face down in a shallow grave. On his back lay a Roman dagger, which was usually worn by the soldiers, and his legs seemed to be chopped off.

Experts date this burial of the 2nd-III century AD, which coincides with the period when the Legion VII " An unusual burial pose and the availability of weapons suggest that this person could be a legionnaire subjected to fusion - severe military punishment intended for deserters or those who were accused of theft among their brothers.

This find gives a rare view of social and military practices of Roman Spain.

Excavations continue to shed light on the multifaceted history of the region, deepening the understanding of its past.

Previously, Focus wrote about a unique decoration of more than 270,000 beads. According to archaeologists, it played a decisive role during rituals, demonstrating the status of owners.

And also we talked about an unexpected opening in the Spanish cave. In particular, scientists have documented more than 110 rock drawings, which are 24,000 years old.