Ancient human skeletons buried in giant POTS found on French island

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Ancient 'City of the Dead' with dozens of human skeletons buried in giant pots found on French island

Forty tombs, some featuring skeletons crammed into pots, have been found on CorsicaFrench archaeologists discovered the site behind a church in the town of Île-Rousse on the Mediterranean island of Corsica.The discovery is being referred to as a necropolis, taken from the ancient Greek for "city of the dead.

A dozen tombs were discovered in spring 2019, while more were found during excavations in February and March this year.Between 40 and 45 skeletons have been unearthed so farMany of the people buried at the Corsica necropolis were found in amphorae, large jars typically used to transport olive oil or wine.

The large vessels served a second purpose here, the institute said, as "receptacles for the deceased."It's unclear why the jars were used as part of burial practices on the island.

 

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