在威灵顿花园中发现的人类遗骸可以追溯到1600年-1700年代,可能是欧洲前的毛利人. 现在正在审查文化埋葬情况.
Human remains found in a Wellington garden date to the 1600s–1700s, likely pre-European Māori, and are being reviewed for cultural burial.
2025年6月在惠灵顿花园发现的人类遗骸,使用放射性碳分析可追溯到1600-1700年代,这表明它们是欧洲人以前的物种,可能属于毛利或唐塔纳土族.
Human remains found in a Wellington garden in June 2025 have been dated to the 1600s–1700s using radiocarbon analysis, suggesting they are pre-European and likely belong to a Māori or tangata whenua individual.
警方证实了这一发现, 不怀疑房主谁找到他们.
Police confirmed the discovery, with no suspicion on the homeowner who found them.
取证专家已经审查了部分遗骸, 目前案件正在由验尸官进行审核.
Forensic experts have reviewed the partial remains, and the case is under review by the Coroner.
据了解, 在遗体被释放后, 当局计划与当地Iwi协商安排一个文化适当的葬礼.
Authorities plan to consult with local iwi to arrange a culturally appropriate burial once the remains are released.
对于这些人身分以及遗体在花园中的情况, 目前尚不清楚.
The individual’s identity and the circumstances of their remains being in the garden remain unknown.