Iron Age massacre targeted women and children, new research reveals

• Largest prehistoric mass killing in Europe uncovered at Gomolava burial sites, Serbia, dating to the Iron Age. • More than 77 remains were recovered, with the majority identified

Science · February 23, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 176 words
Brutal Iron Age massacre may have targeted women and children

Brutal Iron Age massacre may have targeted women and children

• Illustration of the Iron Age mass grave at GomolavaSara Nylund Illustration of the Iron Age mass grave at Gomolava Sara Nylund Women and children may have been deliberately targe

Science · February 23, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 378 words