A skeleton of a child belonging to the early Viking period was found in Dublin today.
The discovery was made during an excavation near the original site of Dubh Linn close to the Dublin Castle.
The skeleton was found at the place just before the River Poddle entered Dubh Linn, or black pool, by the River Liffey.
The skeleton is believed to that of a boy between the ages of 10 and 12, RTE reports.
It is believed that he was wrapped in a shroud before he was thrown into the river.
An expert from the UCD School of Archaeology said that the child's death may have resulted from an act of violence.
Alan Hayden, who was leading the dig, said that the boy had not been given a proper burial.
The dig was carried out on an office development on Ship Street beside Dublin Castle.
The name Dublin comes from the Irish word Dubhlinn, from dub meaning "black, dark", and lind "pool", referring to a dark tidal pool. This tidal pool was located where the River Poddle entered the Liffey on the site of the castle.
Experts are set to carry out more tests to determine the date of death, gender, and the ethnic origin of the person.
