1000 Skeletons Unearthed: Europe's Largest Grave

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12 March 2024

Archaeologists uncover 1,000 Black Death victims in Nuremberg, Europe's largest mass grave

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Excavations for new apartments reveal eight pits filled with skeletons dating centuries

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Three fully excavated pits, four more expected to be examined soon

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Two mass graves show tightly packed skeletons in sitting position at southern end

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An archaeologist highlights the unprecedented and significant nature of the discovery

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Not interred in regular cemetery; plague victims hastily buried, disregarding Christian practices

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Skeletons in good shape for examination, providing insights into health and life circumstances

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Anthropologist Florian Melzer outlines potential details from bone analysis, including cancer prevalence

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Excavation company 'In Terra Veritas' sees the graves as a monument to society's struggle during catastrophe

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Archaeological perspective offers a deep look into Nuremberg's pre-war society and enlightenment

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