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The Mysterious Coffins of Arthur's Seat
13:08 - 20:34 (07:25)
Theories around the mysterious coffin structures found on Arthur's Seat in Scotland include witchcraft rituals and family memorials. Some theorists believe the coffins were placed there one by one over several years.
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In 1836, a group of boys discovered 17 miniature coffins filled with intricately carved wooden figurines in a small cave-like outcropping on Arthur's Seat.
13:08 - 16:14 (03:06)
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In 1836, a group of boys discovered 17 miniature coffins filled with intricately carved wooden figurines in a small cave-like outcropping on Arthur's Seat. To this day, the origin and purpose of the figurines remains unknown.
ChapterThe Mysterious Coffins of Arthur's Seat
Episode54: Murder, Mystery and Medicine. Holyrood Royal Park.
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The uniformly made, miniature coffins found in a cave at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, Scotland, were believed to be placed there over several years rather than all at once due to the difference in decomposition, which led to various theories about their significance.
16:14 - 20:34 (04:19)
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The uniformly made, miniature coffins found in a cave at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, Scotland, were believed to be placed there over several years rather than all at once due to the difference in decomposition, which led to various theories about their significance. It is possible that they were created in memory of loved ones who died abroad and were unable to receive a traditional burial.