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Ancient Military Graves Discovered During Czech Highway Construction

12/28/2025

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During highway construction in the Czech Republic, archaeologists uncovered multiple military graves, according to Michaela Bartoš Dvoráková of the Archaeological Center Olomouc (ACO).
The graves date to the 1745 Battle of Ždár and the 1866 Battle of Nový Rokytník.
The 12 skeletons from the 18th-century grave include a silver pocket watch.
The remains will be reburied after analysis, and artifacts will be sent to the Museum of Eastern Bohemia.

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During highway construction in the Czech Republic, archaeologists uncovered multiple military graves, according to Michaela Bartoš Dvoráková of the Archaeological Center Olomouc (ACO).
The graves date to the 1745 Battle of Ždár and the 1866 Battle of Nový Rokytník.
The 12 skeletons from the 18th-century grave include a silver pocket watch.
The remains will be reburied after analysis, and artifacts will be sent to the Museum of Eastern Bohemia.