During the reconstruction of a playground at Edinburgh's oldest primary school, a discovery was made that sparked great interest among archaeologists. A pirate's skeleton was found on the playground, which experts believe may have belonged to someone who lived during the 16th or 17th century. It appears to have been a pirate who was hanged for piracy. The area had previously been used for gallows for those convicted of piracy. The hanged pirate was not young - he was approximately 50 years old at the time of his death.
Using the remains, a forensic artist reconstructed the appearance of the presumed pirate. In turn, archaeologists promised to give a lecture to local children about the discovery of various remains and their impact on the study of history.
However, it is difficult to determine which specific type of pirate the deceased belonged to. There were many types, including buccaneers, corsairs, privateers, and many others. Sometimes, it is difficult to draw the line between them.
This discovery is an important historical evidence and may help to learn more about the lives and activities of pirates during those times. Archaeologists continue their research and hope for new discoveries that will help to unravel the mysteries of the past.
