Study provides new insights into medieval sex workers and childcare

In 1998, excavations were conducted in advance of the construction of the Oude Vismarkt square in Aalst, Belgium. During excavations, archaeologists uncovered a 14th-century brothel. Unusual for the time, they also discovered the burial of a 3-month-old child within the floor.

May 22, 2025 - 12:02
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In 1998, excavations were conducted in advance of the construction of the Oude Vismarkt square in Aalst, Belgium. During excavations, archaeologists uncovered a 14th-century brothel. Unusual for the time, they also discovered the burial of a 3-month-old child within the floor.