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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Photo: Syria Mass Graves Suggest Ancient Urban Conflict


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Recently discovered mass graves in Syria include piles of unattached skulls and separated arm and leg bones.

Along with the young age of those buried, these signs of neglect suggest a violent battle over the influential ancient city of Tell Brak.

Photograph courtesy Augusta McMahon, University of Cambridge