Prehistoric axe and skeletons found at Olympic site in UK’s largest archaeological dig

A 4,000-year-old flint axe, four prehistoric skeletons and a 19th century boat have been unearthed at the Olympic Park.

Preparations for the London 2012 Olympics have seen over 140 trenches dug on the 1.5 sq-mile site in Stratford, east London, turning it into Britain’s largest archaeological dig, according to the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).

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