Discovering scary infant sacrifices in Tunisia

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of babies and fetuses at the cemetery in Tunisia.

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Recent research by archaeologists from Oxford University points out that the site of the remains of thousands of children in Carthage (Tunisia) is not a resting place for babies and unfortunate babies who die soon. but a place of ancient sacrifice for children.

The city of Carthage was built in the 9th century BC when Queen Dido left Phoenicia (on the east coast of the Mediterranean) to the Tunisian region of Tunisia today. This empire became the center of power of the ancient world and once fought several battles against the mighty Roman army.

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Archaeologists began excavating ancient literature a century ago, and they found cremated cremated remains of thousands of babies in the graveyard called Tophet - which was used during the time period. from 700 - 300 BC. At its peak, Tophet grew larger than a football field and had nine burial floors.

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Based on historical information, scientists believe that the Carthaginians sacrifice children at Tophet before burying them there. The Bible describes the sacrifice of children to the god Baal, worshiped in the Carthage civilization, priests cut babies' throats and throw them into a fire pit.

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Thousands of baby crematoriums were discovered in Tunisia

Explaining this, archaeologists said that it was the parents of a few months old infant who voluntarily offered their children to desires of the gods, hearing the request and bless the family. This act of sacrifice by parents as to show respect for their deep religion.

However, archaeologists are still trying to find more evidence of this strange sacrifice of ancient people.