Discovery of a burial pit related to the Franco-Mexican war in the 19th century

These remains, most likely related to epidemics and the period when the French Empire invaded to impose monarchy in Mexico in the 1860s, were found at the San Francisco Javier temple, located in the San Francisco Javier temple. The historic center of the city of Puebla in Central Mexico. This religious site was built in the 1750s and served as a religious school, makeshift hospital, as well as a prison and fortress during the resistance against Napoleon’s army.

The conclusions of the scientists were made based on the discovery of the remains of a male with a bullet hole in the left pelvis, as well as the bullet that caused the wound, leading to the hypothesis that this man died in anti-French period. In addition, the scientists also found shoe soles, clothes buttons and a metal cross, estimated to date to the second half of the 19th century. To date, the team has identified six main burial pits and 2 auxiliary pits, it is estimated that the group of people buried in the main pit are over 25 years old.

Experts say the discovery opens the door to further research into ancient burial customs. INAH intends to install a laboratory inside the temple to determine methods of preserving remains and other ruins.