The ‘King of Stonehenge' - the grave of the Amesbury Archer is one of the most important discoveries in Europe.

The ‘King of Stonehenge' - the grave of the Amesbury Archer is one of the most important discoveries in Europe.

Found near Stonehenge, the burial is over 4000 years old. It is one of the earliest bell beaker graves in Britain.

The archer was 35–45 years old when he died and placed in a wooden chamber beneath a low mound.

His left kneecap was missing which would have caused him to have a bad limp.  As a result, he had a straight left leg that swung out to the side while walking, and he likely experienced constant pain from a bone infection.

The 4,300 Years Old Amesbury Archer ‘King of Stonehenge’

You can see this amazing chap in Salisbury Museum, Wiltshire, England.