Latvian burial may hold victims of a Viking raid
A burial in Latvia dating back about 1,200 years contains remains of people who appear to have died from sharp force injuries.
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What happened
A burial in Latvia dating back about 1,200 years contains remains of people who appear to have died from sharp force injuries. The grave, at the Čunkāni-Dreņģeri cemetery, may be the aftermath of a Viking raid. The people buried there may have been victims of that attack.
Why it matters
If the remains are confirmed as raid victims, the grave would show the violent aftermath of a Viking attack in the area.
Coverage
- Grave Of Possible Viking Raid Victims Found In Latvia (allthatsinteresting.com)
- 1,200-year-old burial in Latvia holds people who died of 'sharp force' injuries, possibly from a Viking raid (livescience.com)
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