The Egtved girl, a Bronze Age teenager buried in Denmark around 3,400 years ago, is believed to have come from a foreign land, as suggested by the analysis of her hair and teeth in a 2015 study.

The Egtved girl, a Bronze Age teenager buried in Denmark around 3,400 years ago, is believed to have come from a foreign land, as suggested by the analysis of her hair and teeth in a 2015 study.

Despite the decay of her bones, her hair, nails, and clothing were well-preserved, thanks to the unique microclimate created by the peat bog burial mound. The acidic, waterlogged conditions allowed her remains to be partially intact, revealing details about her life and origins.

Analysis indicated that the girl likely spent her early life in southern Germany, with the wool of her clothing traced back to the Black Forest region. Her attire, featuring a wool skirt and a bronze disk with spiral motifs, resembles depictions of women associated with a Scandinavian sun cult, leading historians to suggest she was a priestess. It is believed she was part of a strategic marriage alliance between powerful centers in Denmark and southern Germany, indicating her significant role in the cultural and political landscape of the time.