CNN —Archaeologists say they have discovered what may be the largest mass grave ever excavated in Europe at a site in southern Germany.
The remains are thought to date from the 1632-1633 plague epidemic.
This evidence led the team to conclude that the older group of remains probably dates from the 1632-1633 epidemic.
“I personally expect the number to be at 2,000 or even above, making it the biggest mass grave in Europe,” he said.
Next up is work to complete the excavation, as well as cleaning and analyzing bone material, Langbein told CNN.
Persons:
Melanie Langbein, ”, Sebastian Spital, Langbein, Terra Veritas Julian Decker, Decker, “, “ We’re
Organizations:
CNN —, CNN, Terra Veritas, Terra Veritas Archaeologists, “
Locations:
Europe, Germany, Nuremberg, Langbein, St, “ Nuremberg