Categories: Archeology

Skulls And Bones Found In Mardin Cave – Historical Armenia

A large number of human skulls and bones were found in a cave in the Dargeçit district, Mardin Province, in Historical Armenia.

It is reported that a citizen named Irfan Yakut went to the cave in search of treasure and discovered fragments of skulls and bones. As a result of exploratory research in the cave, traces and buildings of ancient times were unearthed along with 35-40 skulls and numerous bones.

Details of the case were transferred to the regional department of culture and tourism. The prosecutor’s office is investigating it as well.

Vigen Avetisyan

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