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Largest collection of Roman cave inscriptions discovered in Spain

Archaeologists have uncovered the largest collection of Latin cave inscriptions anywhere in the Roman Empire. Early analysis of the inscriptions discovered at Cova Dones reveals that a female deity was worshipped at the site and that women had a prominent role in rituals there—highly unusual in Roman society.

Largest collection of Roman cave inscriptions discovered in Spain

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Syria’s first DNA-based identifications offer hope for families of missing persons

The cases offer a possible path towards answers for families across Syria, where tens of thousands of people remain missing after decades of repression under Assad family rule and civil war.

  • DNA testing identifies three missing Syrians for first time this year.
  • Raqqa family's remains identified by Syrian and international NGOs.
  • Identifications provide closure to families after years of uncertainty.

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