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Roman era rock tomb unearthed in southeastern Turkey

Anadolu Agency LIFE
Published January 29,2019
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An ancient rock tomb was unearthed in southeastern Turkey, officials said on Tuesday.

The Roman era burial chamber was unveiled after a machine operator noticed a hole while digging for water feeder in the Bozova district of southeastern Şanlıurfa province.

The officials from Şanlıurfa Museum Directorate also discovered three human skeletons dating back to the Roman era.