Stone Age woman found surrounded by pearls

Danish archaeologists have discovered the tomb of a Stone Age woman dating back nearly 5,000 years.

Danish archaeologists have discovered the tomb of a Stone Age woman dating back nearly 5,000 years.

The grave has been unearthed by roadworks near Frydensberg, in the centre west of the country.

Archaeologist Aase Andersen, who works with Vejle museum, says the woman was lying on eight flat stones, with some 400 amber pearls and two flint knives in good condition by her side.

It is the 10th tomb from the first period of the Stone Age discovered in Denmark.

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