Halle (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Workers renovating a former hair salon on Basiliekstraat in Halle discovered human bones, deemed historically significant. The remains were transferred to the Agency for Immovable Heritage for further study, as noted by Peter François from the De Ast museum.
According to resources, while digging in the garden of a shop on Basiliekstraat, workers found human bones. The building used to be a hair salon and is now being renovated into an accounting office. The local prosecutor’s office was informed about the discovery and sent the Victim Identification Team (VID) and an archaeologist to investigate the situation.
What are the historical implications of human bones discovered on Basiliekstraat?
After investigating the situation, investigators found that the bones were not connected to any crimes but were an important archaeological discovery. It has been said that this discovery is historically significant, so there is no worry about recent crime. The focus will now be on preserving and studying the remains, which could help to learn more about the area’s history.
The public prosecutor’s office has transferred the skeleton remains to the Agency for Immovable Heritage for further research. This step will allow experts to study the bones more closely and understand their historical significance, helping to preserve the discovery for future generations.
According to Peter François from the De Ast museum finding ancient human remains in the area is not surprising. He explained that the rear part of Basiliekstraat connects to Molenborre, which was once the economic center of Halle, with many industries along the now-filled Zenne River. People lived and worked there for a long time, and previous archaeological digs have uncovered items from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. The age of the newly discovered remains is still unknown, as dating needs to be done, which could provide new insights into Halle’s history.
