Experts say the site in Saxony-Anhalt is the country's most important archaeological find for 40 years and have kept the exact location of the dig secret to stave off thieves. Excavations got underway when builders were clearing land for a new chicken farm, and it is believed the workers stumbled across a cemetery of an ancient royal court. Despite the high-ranking status of a person entombed within, the researchers have yet to locate the remains of the prince they suspect was laid to rest there. As well as the human and animal remains (left), other finds include an immaculate pointed glass beaker adorned with curved grooves which would have housed a floating wick lamp (bottom right) and garment clips (top right).