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Medieval Mystery: Leicester's 12th-Century Mass Grave

A recent archaeological excavation in Leicester uncovered a 12th-century mass grave containing the remains of 123 people.

This significant discovery, one of the UK's largest, poses intriguing questions about medieval life and mortality.

Experts suspect disease or famine as possible causes of death, given the lack of evidence of violence.

Further research, including genetic analysis, is needed to understand this mysterious historical event.

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Original: The Guardian (Science)

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#Archaeology #Medieval History #Mass Grave #Leicester #Pestilence

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