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Thessaloniki Unearths 14 Graves from Civil War Era

6/8/2025

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In a poignant discovery in Thessaloniki, Greece, 14 unmarked graves from the 1946-49 Civil War were unearthed during a park renovation. The remains, believed to belong to executed prisoners from Yedi Kule prison, were found alongside personal belongings, stirring deep emotions. Local officials are now focused on identifying the victims through DNA testing, as they strive to uncover more hidden histories.

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In a poignant discovery in Thessaloniki, Greece, 14 unmarked graves from the 1946-49 Civil War were unearthed during a park renovation. The remains, believed to belong to executed prisoners from Yedi Kule prison, were found alongside personal belongings, stirring deep emotions. Local officials are now focused on identifying the victims through DNA testing, as they strive to uncover more hidden histories.