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GERSTETTEN, GERMANY—According to a report in The Independent, a 1,700-year-old grave was discovered in southern Germany during a construction project. The grave contained the remains of a 60-year-old man who was buried with pottery, glassware, and a small fine-toothed comb. He is thought to have belonged to the Alemanni Germanic tribes that lived along the frontier of the Roman Empire. The study also revealed that the grave was situated in a prominent location and was enclosed with a wooden chamber. To read about a 9,000-year-old burial in Germany that was filled with ritual objects, go to "The Shaman's Secrets."
