The Death Pits of Ur: Treasures, Royal Tombs, and Tales of Death
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Welcome back, explorers! Dr. K is back with a new episode about the death pits in the royal cemetery at Ur. This cemetery, which houses over 1800 graves, was uncovered during a joint expedition between the British Museum and the University of Pennsylvania.
Sir Leonard Woolley uncovered riches never before seen and also stumbled on a find that would take the news by storm: the death pits of Ur.
As this episode touches on sensitive topics, listener discretion is advised. Please take care while listening.
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