Just what 2020 needed: an ancient burial ground with 1500 remains has been discovered at a redevelopment site in Osaka.
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researchers suspect this is the Umeda Graves, 1 of 7 historically significant graveyards in Osaka.
It's noted in the top right of this illustration, which depicts a test of courage in which locals would visit all 7 sites in a single day.
It's noted in the top right of this illustration, which depicts a test of courage in which locals would visit all 7 sites in a single day.
for theater enthusiasts out there, the Umeda Graves make an appearance in Chikamatsu Monzaemon's 1703 bunraku play "The Love Suicides at Sonezaki" (曾根崎心中) as a potential spot for the lovers to take their own lives.
the discovery likely won't derail Mitsubishi Estate's redevelopment plans, which call for 4 skyscrapers to open in 2024, housing hotels, office, commercial and residential space.
"Officials said it suggests there was a pandemic or natural disaster that took many lives."
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