This video offers a virtual tour of the excavation at DigHill80, a World War I German fortified position near Wijtschate, Belgium. The project, largely funded by Forgotten Weapons viewers, aimed to document and recover artifacts and remains from the site before construction begins. The tour, led by lead archaeologist Simon Verdegem, showcases the extensive and well-preserved trenches where German, French, and British soldiers fought and died. The dig has concluded, and findings will be presented in London. This video is a unique opportunity to explore a significant historical battlefield through a virtual lens.
This YouTube video provides an update on the Dig Hill 80 fundraiser, a project aiming to excavate a significant, well-preserved German fortification from World War I in Wytschaete, Belgium. The description highlights that the fundraiser is approximately 60% funded with only five days remaining. It details the historical importance of Hill 80, its occupation from 1914 to 1917, and the opportunity for archaeological exploration. The creator, who has personally contributed, encourages viewers interested in WW1 history to support the project and share it with others. They express hope to film the excavation or its results if the fundraiser is successful.
This video promotes a crowdfunding campaign to fund the archaeological excavation of Hill 80, a well-preserved World War I German fortification in Wytschaete, Belgium. The fortification was occupied from 1914 to 1917 and has remained untouched since. The campaign, running until December 17th, seeks to support a team of professional battlefield archaeologists in their full-scale excavation planned for 2018. The uploader expresses personal interest and hopes to film the dig or its results if the fundraiser is successful, emphasizing they have no financial stake in the project.
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