Bog body
Acidic, oxygen-poor bog conditions can preserve skin and soft tissue. This topic is part of Archaeology within History. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Bog body trivia questions
A bog body is preserved primarily in what environment?
Answer: Peat bog
Bonus fact: Acidic, oxygen-poor bog conditions can preserve skin and soft tissue.
Why are bog bodies often dark brown?
Answer: Tannins in peat stain the tissues
Bonus fact: Peat chemistry can tan skin much like leather.
Where are many famous bog bodies found?
Answer: Northern Europe
Bonus fact: Denmark, Ireland, Germany, and Britain have produced notable finds.
Tollund Man is a famous bog body found in which country?
Answer: Denmark
Bonus fact: He was discovered in 1950.