Horrifying ancient 'death pit' where villagers butchered dozens of their own in 'random massacre'

Charlotte Edwards, Digital Technology and Science Reporter
Mar 11 2021, 7:59 ET
Updated: Mar 11 2021, 10:38 ET
FRESH analysis of a 6200 year old mass grave suggests all 41 people inside were murdered by members of their own community in a "random" massacre.
The ancient grave was found in Croatia and a new study has revealed victims were of all ages from around two to 50 years old.
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The mass grave contained 41 victimsCredit: Novak et al, 2021, PLOS One
According to the study, many of the victims were killed with strikes to the skull from behind.
It's unlikely a lot of them knew they were about to be attacked as there's not a lot of skeletal evidence to suggest attempts at defence.

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