human remains

plural noun

: parts of the bodies of dead people

an area where ancient human remains have been found

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More than 340 people have died trying to climb Mount Everest, according to Nepalese officials, so finding human remains on the mountain is not exactly uncommon. —

Justin Klawans, theweek, 22 Oct. 2024 Provenance issues play significantly different roles in two major restitution initiatives in the US, one relating to Nazi theft and acquisition of art under duress, the other concerning Native American human remains and cultural heritage. —

Patricia Failing, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024 Officials advised residents who see human remains around the crash site to leave the area alone and report it to authorities. —

Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024 Detectives began digging the area and discovered human remains. —

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