Tintagel Castle, perched on the Cornish coast, once believed to be a site of the Dark Ages, is now revealed to be a bustling hub of activity and wealth during the post-Roman period. Recent excavations have uncovered evidence of a sophisticated community engaged in long-distance trade, religious learning, and power struggles. The inscribed stones and ornate artifacts found in these ruins offer a glimpse into the lives of the people who once inhabited Tintagel. While the legend of King Arthur may have inspired the creation of this fantasy castle, the reality of Tintagel’s history is even more captivating and mysterious than previously thought.
https://archaeology.org/issues/january-february-2019/features/a-dark-age-beacon/