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Dutch archaeologists I recently found a creepy, centuries-old floor made of animal bones in an unusual neighborhood.
The discovery was announced on December 13 by Heritage Alkmaar, an archaeological organization in the municipality of Alkmaar in North Holland. The flat was found in a 16th century building in Achterdam, a red light district in Alkmaar.
While the house was built around 1609, Heritage Alkmaar said it believes the floor may be even older, possibly an earlier foundation built in the 15th century. In a Facebook post translated from Dutch to English, the organization explained that the bone soil surprised archaeologists.
“(The old floor) is not that noticeable, but what is noticeable is that the tiles have disappeared in some places and that these places are filled with a floor made of bones,” Heritage Alkmaar wrote.
Dutch archaeologists recently came across a strange 16th century earth made of animal bones. (Erfgoed Alkmaar via Facebook)
Officials say all the bones on the ground came from cattle. Before this discovery, floors made of animal bones had only been found in the Dutch cities of Hoorn, Enkhuizen and Edam.
“This type of soil is rarely found, and so far only in North Holland,” the archaeological organization said. “So (this is) a very special find.”
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Dutch archaeologists believe the soil may date back 600 years and is made up of cattle bones. (Erfgoed Alkmaar via Facebook)
Heritage Alkmaar also noted that the bones on the floor were cut “exactly at the same height”.
“It appears that the bones were simply used as filler for holes in the floor, but there appears to be a pattern,” the organization added.
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The bone floor was found in a 16th century house in a red light district. (Erfgoed Alkmaar via Facebook)
“On one plane there are the bones with the upper part on top, and on the other plane with the serrated lower part of the bone.”
In a statement, archaeologist Nancy de Jong said she was “very happy” to witness the archaeological discovery.
According to officials, the bones on the floor were intended for filling. (Erfgoed Alkmaar via Facebook)
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“It feels like a privilege every time to expose something from a long time ago and add new information to the history of Alkmaar,” he said.
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