The Grauballe Man, whose sacrificial death was determined to have
occurred around 290 BC, is one of the most remarkable bog finds from
Denmark's Iron Age, and has for many years been the center of
considerable attention. After its discovery in 1952, the body was
scientifically examined and preserved for posterity. With the
availability of new and proven analytical methods, it became
considerably easier than before to carry out a closer examination of the
Grauballe Man. With this renewed scientific focus on the immense
research potential in such a find, an interdisciplinary team of
international scientists decided in 2001 to undertake extensive
examinations of the body. The point of departure was a short period of
hospitalization, where various comprehensive examinations were
conducted: The Grauballe Man underwent X-Rays, CAT-scans and other
tests, allowing for the creation of an exact, three-dimensional chart of
his inner and outer body. From analyses of his teeth to his hair to his
stomach contents - and even to a reconstruction of his face - the
research has provided an important insight and invaluable knowledge of
life in Northern Europe more than two thousand years ago. This
publication, richly illustrated with 320 color photographs, is presented
in a language which makes it indispensable for archaeologists,
anthropologists, museum conservators and pathologists, but it will also
appeal to lay enthusiasts within those fields of interest.
