Ancient Scottish Tomb Unveils 14 Skeletons

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Archaeologists have discovered at least 14 sets of human remains inside a 5,000-year-old tomb on the Orkney Islands in Scotland. The rare findings, dating back to the Neolithic period, include skeletons of men, women, and children, with two found in an embracing position. The tomb, measuring nearly 50 feet in diameter, features a stone structure accessed through a 20-foot-long passage. Researchers plan to use DNA analysis to determine if the individuals buried were related or connected to other Orkney tombs used over generations.
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