April 20, 2012
In January of 2006, after being discovered in central Ireland, two bog bodies were unveiled in Dublin. Researchers said these two bodies were over 2,000 years old and possibly used for ritual sacrifices because they were both in their early 20’s and were tortured and killed. These two bodies are not only unique for being well-preserved, but one appeared to have hair gel while the other wore manicured nails!
The bodies were originally discovered in 2003 accidently by commercial peat workers. These bodies were not found together but 25 miles apart! Researchers decided to name these two new Irish bog bodies after the places where they were found: Clonycavan and Croghan Hill. Once again, the police thought these were recent murder victims and conducted an investigation, but soon archaeologists concluded they were ancient bodies. A team of scientists said that Croghan’s fingerpring whorls were as clear as any living person’s. "He (Croghan man) had very well manicured nails, and his fingertips and hands were indicative of somebody who didn't carry out any manual labor. So we presume he came from the upper echelons of society," said Isabella Mulhall, (the National Museum of Ireland’s Bog Bodies Project coordinator). Both bodies have been on display at the National Museum of Ireland since May of 2006!
Old Croghan Man - Picture from: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/01/0117_060117_bog_photo.html
Bibliography:
Owen, J. (2006, January 17). Murdered "Bog Men" Found With Hair Gel, Manicured Nails. Retrieved April 20, 2012, from National Geographic News: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/01/0117_060117_irish_bogmen.html
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