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5,000-Year-Old Mysterious Ritual Pits Unearthed in Germany Reveal Burned Homes, Dog Sacrifices, and Human Skulls

1 August 2025

Archaeologists uncover over 5,000-year-old ritual pits filled with burned structures, dog remains, and human skulls in Saxony-Anhalt, suggesting complex ceremonies...

5,000-Year-Old Mysterious Ritual Pits Unearthed in Germany Reveal Burned Homes, Dog Sacrifices, and Human Skulls

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