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An ancient burial site

But Potter and his team did not give up just yet. They continued to excavate around the area for eight more years until they finally had their big break. Potter and his team were able to unearth a 15,000-year-old burial site.

Source: Explored Planet

Potter and his team found two infant skeletons. One was stillborn and the other was between 6 and 12 weeks old. Just like the three-year-old’s remains that they found earlier, these skeletons were cremated since they were discovered resting on a firepit.