WATERLOO, Belgium — Glass display case containing the skeleton of a French hussar discovered near Ferme de la Haie-Sainte, exhibited in the Hussard's Room at Ferme du Caillou. This archaeological find from the Battle of Waterloo battlefield provides tangible evidence of the conflict's human cost. The remains are displayed alongside period weapons and military artifacts from both French and Allied forces.
Photograph by David Coleman. The central display case in the Hussard's Room at Ferme du Caillou houses the skeletal remains of a French hussar discovered during archaeological excavations near the Ferme de la Haie-Sainte. This significant battlefield archaeology find provides visitors with a stark reminder of the Battle of Waterloo's human toll. The carefully preserved skeleton represents one of the French cavalry soldiers who fought and fell during the decisive battle of June 18, 1815. The remains are exhibited within their historical context, surrounded by period military equipment, including side arms and other weapons used by both French and Allied forces. This poignant display combines battlefield archaeology with military history to create a powerful memorial to the soldiers who fought and died during the Napoleonic Wars.
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Location: Ferme du Caillou, Vieux Manant, Walloon Region, Belgium
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
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