An archaeological dig that unearthed what is thought to be Cardiff's oldest house has resumed in a city park.
In Trelai Park, close to the nationally significant Caerau Hillfort, work is being done on a heritage project.
The roundhouse near Cardiff West Community High School dates to approximately 1,500 BC, according to the results of the first excavation last year.
The roundhouse's floor, which has been partially preserved beneath the park's athletic fields for 3,500 years, will be the subject of the most recent excavations.
Before the most recent excavation, experts hoped it would shed light on what transpired to individuals between the late Iron Age and early Roman eras after they left the Hillfort.
We're expanding on what we think may be the earliest house found in Cardiff, according to Dr. Oliver Davis, co-director of the Caerau and Ely Rediscovering (CAER) Heritage Project.
We were able to examine the ground that people walked on 3,500 years ago thanks to the dig that was conducted last year, which revealed that the roundhouse's floor is remarkably well preserved. ".
Scott Bees, a father of five and a former postman, is currently enrolled in his first year of college.
The excavations, according to Action in Caerau and Ely's Michelle Powell, "brought local people together to discover our incredible heritage.".
First-year student Scott Bees, 34, is enrolled in the BA ancient history and archaeology course.
He lives with his family in Ely and is the father of five daughters, ages six to fifteen. He said: "My wife decided to go back to college a year before I did, and she persuaded me to do the same. I wanted to demonstrate to my children that pursuing your dreams is always possible. ".
Jacque Young, a dependable volunteer, has been a Caerau resident for more than 50 years.
Jacque Young, a regular volunteer and a resident of Caerau for more than 50 years, said: "I've loved getting involved. The idea that this is right outside your door is exciting. ".
The dig will also include Year 7 and Year 8 Cardiff West Community High School students.
"Our students are proud to be involved once again in revealing the rich heritage of their area," said head teacher Martin Hulland. ” .
The dig will last until July 7 and will have an open day on June 24.
