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Digging History

A team of archaeologists works in the mud of a 3,000-year-old mass grave in Gebel el Silsila, Egypt. The grave holds the remains of an estimated 50 people, and appears to have been untouched all these years. This photo was submitted to Your Shot, our photo community on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram at @natgeoyourshot or visit us at natgeo.com/yourshot for the latest submissions and news about the community.
Photograph by Anders Andersson, National Geographic Your Shot