found in Germany a box full of ancient artifacts at the bottom of a “wishing well” that ancient Germanic tribes used as a ritual over 3,000 years ago. This discovery was made on December 20 by a group of archaeologists working in the city of Germering but was only published a few days ago by National Geographic magazine.
Among the objects found by the researchers are some amber beads, bronze tunic pins, more than 70 clay pots in good condition, 2 metal spirals and an animal tooth mounted on a wooden shovel, among others. stuff. These kinds of wells were very traditional among the tribes that inhabited Germany thousands of years ago, who used them to ask for less drought and better harvests.
The special thing about this discovery, according to the researchers, is that the objects discovered are not everyday items but were created for “special occasions.” In addition, one of the specialists of this research carried out in Germany He remarked that it is very unusual for this well to have remained in such good condition.since despite the fact that it shows damage due to subterranean moisture, both the items and the structure are practically intact.
The “wells of desires” are a fundamental part of the folklore of the old continent since prehistoric times, where they are associated with throwing coins in exchange for asking for favors and over the years, as the most populated cities increased, they became sources. Now the scientists will continue with the investigation of this well with the aim of being able to decipher more of the lifestyle that the inhabitants of this area led.
germanic tribes
According to the researchers the origin of germanic tribes who for centuries lived on the land where it is now located Germany It is still quite unknown but it is assumed that they inhabited areas of Sweden, Denmark and the north of the European nation.
Although the origins of the word are disputed It is believed that the first person to refer to the Germans as a different group from the Gauls and the Scythians was Julius Caesar.who defined them as the people who lived east of the Rhine.