Dhorgham Abdelmajid describes the mass grave in Tal Afar as unlike any he's encountered before, with bodies piled eight metres high and well preserved due to the dry conditions. The dimensions and preservation of these corpses present unique challenges for the excavation team, which had to improvise with a stairway and a snake expert to navigate the dangers of the site.
Abdelmajid notes the complexity of excavating the Alo Antar hole, with human remains stacked precariously and the risk of falling stones and insects complicating their efforts. The site is one among many where victims of Iraq's prolonged conflicts await identification, revealing the harrowing legacy of political unrest in the region.
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