excavation

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The researchers note that further excavations will be needed to build a more complete picture of burial practices in some cemeteries.

From Science Daily

Hermes recently received a five year grant from Germany's Max Planck Society worth 100,000 Euros to continue excavations in the Southern Urals near Arkaim.

From Science Daily

Police said it happened when a 60-year-old employee at the firm was operating the heavy excavation equipment used to scrap old cars.

From BBC

But it was only in 1818, after excavations carried out in utmost secrecy, that his tomb was rediscovered.

From Barron's

According to experts, these excavations demonstrate that death did not represent an end for these societies, but a transition to another phase where social status remained important.

From Barron's