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Sutton Hoo Burial Timeline Game

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About This Challenge

The Sutton Hoo Burial in the 7th century is a fascinating archaeological find that provides insights into the Anglo-Saxon culture and beliefs. To further explore this historical period, we have created a timeline game that challenges players to place events in their correct chronological order.

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  • Key detail 3 (if applicable)

Game Details: a timeline game where you place events in their correct chronological order

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  • around 625 AD: King Raedwald's Burial
  • 1939: Discovery of Sutton Hoo
  • 1939-1940: Excavation of Mound 1
  • 1939-1940: Excavation of Mound 2
  • 1939-1940: Excavation of Mound 3
  • 1946: Unveiling of Treasures at British Museum
  • 1948: Publication of 'The Sutton Hoo Ship Burial'
  • 1965-1971: Re-excavation of Mound 1
  • 1965-1971: Re-excavation of Mound 2
  • 1965-1971: Re-excavation of Mound 3
  • 1970: Re-examination of the Helmet
  • 2002: Opening of the Sutton Hoo Visitor Centre
  • 2006: National Trust takes ownership of Sutton Hoo
  • 2014: Redisplay of Sutton Hoo Treasures at British Museum
  • 2019: New Exhibition Hall at Sutton Hoo
  • 2021: Sutton Hoo featured in Netflix series 'The Dig'

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