The boundaries of the necropolis are not clearly defined, scientists said, noting modern planting pits, ditches and agricultural work have obliterated several tombs.
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Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
The sweet steam mixed with the sour smell of leaves in ditches and marshy places along the creek.
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