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Unraveling the Mystery of Bog People: A Case Study of Tollund Man and Other Iron Age Remains Who are Bog People? Bog people, also known as bog bodies, are human remains that have been preserved in peat bogs for thousands of years. These bodies have been found throughout Northern Europe, particularly in Denmark, Germany, and Ireland. These bodies are preserved due to the acidic and oxygen-poor conditions of the bog, which prevent decay. History of Bog People The discovery of bog people has long fascinated archaeologists and scientists, as these remains offer a glimpse into the lives and deaths of people from ancient times. However, the mystery of why and how these people ended up in the bogs remains unsolved. One notable case study of bog people is the Tollund Man, found in 1950 in a bog on the Jutland Peninsula in Denmark. The Tollund Man was estimated to have lived during the 4th century BC, during the Iron Age in Northern Europe. Mystery of the Bog People- A case study ...