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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 15-01-19
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[01] Skeleton remains found in Amphipolis grave belong to five persons,
say test results
[01] Skeleton remains found in Amphipolis grave belong to five persons,
say test results
ANA/MPA---The skeleton remains found in the ancient Amphipolis tomb have
been identified as belonging to five individuals, the Culture Ministry
said on Monday.
After the conclusion of the examination and processing of the bones found
in the tomb, which was conducted by the scientists of the Aristotle and
Democritus Universities, at least five persons have been identified. Four
of them have been buried: one woman over the age of 60, two middle aged
men and a newborn. Scientists also identified bone fragments belonging
to a fifth person – probably an adult – who was cremated before
being buried.
According to the Culture ministry, the remains found in the tomb make up
about 550 bones, fragmented or intact, a skull in a rather good condition
and an almost intact lower jaw.
Moreover, some bones have been identified as belonging to animals,
probably to horses, which will be examined by a specialist.
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