Skeletons found in mass grave are ancient Roman soldiers, study finds
Skeletons found in mass grave are ancient Roman soldiers, study finds
The archaeological discovery in Croatia contains seven male skeletons scientists believe are 1,700 years old.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, with the primary claim of the discovery of a mass grave containing skeletons believed to be ancient Roman soldiers supported by multiple sources. The age of the skeletons is also corroborated. The reporting appears neutral with no discernible bias.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Skeletons found in mass grave are ancient Roman soldiers
- Verification Source #1: Confirms the discovery of a mass grave of Roman soldiers in Croatia.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms the discovery of a mass grave of Roman soldiers in Croatia.
- Verification Source #3: States that a mass grave with seven completely preserved skeletons was discovered during excavations in 2011.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: The skeletons are 1,700 years old.
- Verification Source #1: Implies the skeletons are Roman, which aligns with the 1,700-year-old timeframe (3rd century AD).
- Verification Source #3: Refers to the remains as being from the 3rd century.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: The archaeological discovery in Croatia contains seven male skeletons
- Verification Source #3: States that the mass grave contained seven completely preserved skeletons.
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1 and 2 both confirm the discovery of a mass grave of Roman soldiers in Croatia.
- Source 3 specifies that the mass grave contained seven skeletons and dates them to the 3rd century.