A ‘jar’ jammed with human bones may solve Laos’ ‘Plain of Jars’ mystery

The remains of at least 37 people in an ancient stone ‘jar’ in northeastern Laos suggest that thousands similar jars were used in burials.The remains of at least 37 people in an ancient stone ‘jar’ in northeastern Laos suggest that thousands similar jars were used in burials.  

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