Archaeologists discover ancient mass grave in England: one of the thinnest mass graves

In the garden of Leicester Cathedral in England, archaeologists have discovered a unique mass grave with 123 people. The study showed that this burial took place about 150 years before the Black Death.

The team led by Matthew Morris found that the bodies were buried in three quick stages. This indicates an urgent response to a large-scale event that led to significant human losses. This was reported by Heritage Daily.

Radiocarbon analysis and historical chronicles indicate possible causes: an epidemic or severe famine between the X and XII centuries. Samples of the remains were transferred to the Francis Crick Institute for further study.

It is interesting that the burial was carried out in accordance with organized civil customs, as evidenced by the absence of clothing and the neatness of the burial.

This discovery adds new touches to the understanding of Leicester's medieval history and confirms the rich archaeological heritage of the cathedral.

As a reminder, archaeologists have found a square dating back to the era of Ancient Rome in Spain.

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