Archaeologists unearth Viking-era 'execution pit' near university town, exposing brutal ancient violence
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University of Cambridge students uncovered a likely 1,200-year-old "execution pit" containing a mass grave of around 10 young men. Archaeologists have questions about the find.
"In the context of an execution, the setting fits, so to speak." Andrea Margolis is a lifestyle writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Readers can follow her on X at @andreamargs or send story tips to andrea.margolis@fox.com.
The burial dates back to the 9th century A.D., around the time Vikings conquered the area.
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