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Discovery of the First Prostrate Figure Burial in Burnt City
Persian Journal ^ | Dec 25th, 2005 | CHN

Posted on 12/26/2005 8:26:12 PM PST by SunkenCiv

The prostrate figure burial of a young man were unearthed for the first time during the archeological excavations in the historical site of Burnt City which has surprised archaeologists who were faced with such a strange burial method. It seems that the young man died when he was lying prostrate on the floor some 5000 years ago in the Burnt City and was buried in the same position.

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1 posted on 12/26/2005 8:26:13 PM PST by SunkenCiv
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related, from about this time last year:

5,000 Years Ago, Women Held Power In Burnt City, Iran
Iranian WS | 12-23-2004
Posted on 12/24/2004 11:47:31 AM PST by blam
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1308060/posts

Human Sacrifice Was Common In Burnt City (Iran)
Payvand | 12-27-2004
Posted on 12/28/2004 3:15:07 PM PST by blam
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1309803/posts


2 posted on 12/26/2005 8:26:57 PM PST by SunkenCiv ("In silence, and at night, the Conscience feels that life should soar to nobler ends than Power.")
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3 posted on 12/26/2005 8:27:24 PM PST by SunkenCiv ("In silence, and at night, the Conscience feels that life should soar to nobler ends than Power.")
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To: SunkenCiv

Interesting site.


4 posted on 12/26/2005 11:58:04 PM PST by Dustbunny (Christmas - Christ is the reason for the season)
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5 posted on 08/17/2008 10:48:05 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/_______Profile hasn't been updated since Friday, May 30, 2008)
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