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1,200-year-old burial in Latvia holds people who died of 'sharp force' injuries, possibly from a Viking raid

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A 1,200-year-old burial in Latvia holds the remains of a father, son and four others, a group that may have been victims of Viking raid.

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  • A 1,200-year-old burial in Latvia holds the remains of a father, son and four others, a group that may have been victims of Viking raid.
  • Reported by Live Science and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:00:00 UTC.

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