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New discoveries in 'Round Mounds of Isle of Man' project

An ancient burial site has revealed some interesting secrets about the Bronze Age on the Isle of Man.

As part of the 'Round Mounds of the Isle of Man' project the archaeologists have been re-examining objects excavated in 1947 to see if modern technology or a second look can uncover anything new. 

Recently they found a rare type of dagger - only 40 of the type have been discovered in the British Isles and this was the first from the Isle of Man. 

Co-director of the project Chris Fowler says the purpose of the investigations is to discover what the site, people and artefacts can tell us about Island life and interaction with other communities across Britain and Ireland:

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